August Town Travel Guide
Kingston
Visit August Town
Popular places to visit
Bob Marley Museum
Learn how a poor Jamaican man from Trench Town became an international pop star thanks to his thought-provoking lyrics and feel-good reggae music.
Devon House
Explore the opulent home of Jamaica’s first black millionaire, go shopping and sample the famous ice cream in the mansion’s courtyard.
Emancipation Park
Take a morning jog, enjoy pleasant tropical scents or admire the artwork in Kingston’s favorite park, a tribute to Jamaican residents’ journey to freedom.
University of the West Indies
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of the West Indies during your travels in Kingston. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
National Heroes Park
Enjoy the sunny outdoors and learn all about Jamaica’s greatest sons and daughters at this huge public park, filled with pieces of modern sculpture.
Things to do
Club Kingston VIP Airport Lounge Service
Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Top hotels in August Town
S Hotel Kingston
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is great as well. The hotel is located in a great location.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
My stay at ROK Kingston was 5 STAR! The hotel is beautiful, the room was spacious and modern, soft sheets and fluffy blankets,decor: warm colors, warm lights, perfect.Check in was flawless, the food was SPOT ON! Shout out to the cooks at the RocStone restaurant, having delicious authentic Jamaican ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Central to everything.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
The AC hotel was excellent one of the nicest hotel I ever went to
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Staff friendly,especially the young man tht let you in thr car park Hotel clean. Food could be better. Even you took forever to get checked in because they couldn’t find our reservation but otherwise it’s ok
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Clean and a prime location close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
Mona Heights
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Mona Heights. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Hope Zoo and National Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to Hope Zoo and National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills might not have many top sights, but National Stadium and Independence Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Liguanea
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Liguanea. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Palace Cineplex and Bob Marley Museum are a few top places to visit.
Eden Gardens
If you're spending some time in Eden Gardens, National Stadium and Little Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Harbour View
Harbour View is well liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Sabina Park and Jamaica Conference Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
