New Kingston Travel Guide
Kingston
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 New Kingston
S Hotel Kingston
Room was on point. Front desk staff was excellent. The welcome drink was a nice touch. Breakfast made the stay worth the while. Only once we greeted a staff member in the elevator and she did not respond. The cultural decor is very tastefully done. I give the S..9/10
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Very good
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Staff has been good 4 stars, would have been 5 stars but one incident that I received an apology. Good ambience generally.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Altamont Court Hotel
The service was great….the young lady at the front desk was extremely polite and helpful 🙏
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Clean, staff were amazing and helpful, overall great time
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Kingston
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.
Kencot
While Kencot isn't home to many top sights, Devon House and Peter Tosh Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Eden Gardens
If you're spending some time in Eden Gardens, National Stadium and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library 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.
Barbican
While Barbican may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House.
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.
