Barbican Travel Guide
Kingston
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
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Top hotels in Barbican
Christar Villas Hotel
Parking may be an issue which seems to be a practice of blocking cars in. If you’re here for a critical meeting, I would ensure your transportation is near the front gate. Other than that, all was okay for pricing.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Gardens
Safe and secure environment. Quiet and clean. Very comfy room for short stays. A little hard to locate based on gps (located off the main road, but my gps had me turn several times for no reason) but good otherwise. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Amber Glades
New Kingston Guest Apartment at Sandhurst
Modern London Decor Guest Apartments
No information on how to check in was given despite several attempts made we could acces the booking look like a scam listing was mde homeless on new years eve in Jamaica do not book!!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025
Modern Luxury 1BR Condo in Kingston
It’s fraud stay away.
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
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.
New Kingston
New Kingston is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Devon House and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library while in the area.
Half Way Tree
When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Jamaica House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jack's Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Jack's Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hope Zoo and Palace Cineplex.
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.
