August Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit August Town
Popular places to visit
Bob Marley Museum
This legend of reggae music made Jamaica famous all over the world, and you can learn all about his fascinating history right here.
Devon House
Tour antique-filled rooms, shop for gifts in a courtyard shopping centre or sample ice cream at the house of Jamaica’s first black millionaire.
Emancipation Park
Enjoy the perfume of flower displays, picnic in the shade of a royal palm or learn about statues representing Jamaican freedom in this parkland.
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
Admire Caribbean sculptures and experience 100 years of Jamaican art in one of the country’s oldest museums.
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.
Activities
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
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
Our pick of the best August Town Hotel Deals
S Hotel Kingston
"EVERYTHING WAS EXCELENT"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great location in Jamaica"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
R Hotel Kingston
"Poor breakfast, the front desk person disappeared when I got there and showed up only after 10 minutes… location is reasonable but not worth the price"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
"All good"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
"The food prices in the dining room are way too expensive, myself and other guests that I associated with white at the hotel went outside the premises and find much better and cheaper meals so they are loosing revenue because of overpriced meals."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal
"The staff were great."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
College Common
While College Common isn't home to many top sights, National Stadium and National Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 National Indoor Arena 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.
Rollington Town
While there might not be top attractions in Rollington Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sabina Park and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library.
