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
Beautiful clean kitchen
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Gardens

Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

El Azure de Barbican

Kingston Most Centrally Located Two Bdrm
Overall, it was really a great experience. The local property manager was really warm and understanding. I got to the location a bit late but that was not a problem for her. She patiently await my arrival, and once I arrive she took me on a tour of the property, have me hooked up to the Wifi, and ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2019

Amber Glades
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 Little Theater 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.


