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 was wonderful, the amount of art and history in and around this hotel really makes you appreciate the culture. Food was great I will definitely be returning to this property!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Breakfast was excellent and the scenery was amazing
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
R Hotel Kingston
The hotel was good overall; however, the TV channels were limited and a bit frustrating was unable to get ANY good Movie watching channels without possibly paying a fee when was suppose to have had Cable. Also the carpet on hall floor could be changed sometimes when walked in room had a funny smell ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Breakfast was great, food at the restaurant downstairs was excellent.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
The room is very cleaned and well detailed. Staff is terrific. Very polite and manners. Breakfast was terrible for me. I had liver and curry chicken which was horrible. I'm a Jamaican and i expected the meat to be well seasoned. I gave the Breakfast a 1 and it was because of mu server. Overall I'll ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Good hotel
Reviewed on 14 May 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, Bob Marley Museum and National Stadium 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.
