Kencot 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
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Top hotels in Kencot
S Hotel Kingston
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
My stay at the ac hotel was very good experience , staffs or very helpful and friendly.dont mention the old Jamaican foods, omg it make your taste bud just running water. Love it there.
Reviewed on 16 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
One elevator was not working. The rooms are being renovated so not quite up to standards yet. The view from the room was beautiful. I have stayed here several times and usually have great rooms but this was just meh. The view almost made up for it but not quite.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kencot
Trenchtown
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Trenchtown. You might want to make time for a stop at Trench Town Culture Yard or Carib 5 Cinema.
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.
Eastwood Park
Though Eastwood Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Devon House and Tropical Plaza.
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.
Eden Gardens
If you're spending some time in Eden Gardens, National Stadium and Little Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
