August Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Bob Marley Museum which includes a house

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.

Bob Marley Museum
Devon House featuring a house and a garden

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.

Devon House
National Heroes Park showing a park

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.

National Heroes Park
National Gallery of Jamaica showing interior views

National Gallery of Jamaica

Admire Caribbean sculptures and experience 100 years of Jamaican art in one of the country’s oldest museums.

National Gallery of Jamaica

Jamaica House

You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Jamaica House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Jamaica House

National Stadium

Catch an event at National Stadium during your trip to Kingston. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

National Stadium

Activities

Kingston Dub Club Sundays

Kingston Dub Club Sundays

AU$98
per adult
Kingston Dub Club Sundays
displays at the bob marley museum in Jamaica

Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission

AU$122
per adult
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour

Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour

AU$221
per adult
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees

City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees

AU$159
per adult
City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees
Kingston City Food Tour

Kingston City Food Tour

AU$272
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kingston City Food Tour
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees

Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees

AU$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
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Our pick of the best August Town Hotel Deals

S Hotel Kingston

S Hotel Kingston

4.5 out of 5
1 St Lucia Avenue, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is AU$387 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$387
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,521 reviews)
"Great for the price and the location. I don't get the "Luxury Boutique" feel as you would expect. I stay here often so clearly there isn't anything at all wrong with the property. I had a VIP upgrade, but I'm not quite sure what that was. Rooms very clean towels and sheets very clean actually white ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

S Hotel Kingston
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2-4 King Street, Kingston
The price is AU$272 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$272
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,107 reviews)
"I enjoy my stay at ROK the only issue I had was the lighting in the bathroom and the room. It’s way too dark, other than that staff was great and the location is in walking distance to shops."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
R Hotel Kingston

R Hotel Kingston

4 out of 5
2 Renfrew Road , Kingston 10, Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,151 reviews)
"Besides the small drive through area it’s a very nice place to stay, clean and convenient."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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R Hotel Kingston
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica

AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica

4.5 out of 5
38 Lady Musgrave Rd, Kingston, St. Andrew Parish
The price is AU$427 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$427
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (855 reviews)
"OMG My Stay was AMAZING. Starting with check in. 2 Beautiful Smiles Greeted Me. And I knew I had made the perfect choice. Everything was Perfect. My husband and I are on Our HONEYMOON, and they went above and beyond our Expectations. Shout outs to Elianna & Chrisann for setting the Bar High. Thanks ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

3.5 out of 5
81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Very professional staff, lovely hotels, cleaners attentive"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Altamont Court Hotel

Altamont Court Hotel

3 out of 5
1-5 Altamont Terrace, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Little bit dated, but was very pleasant hotel and easy access to Kingston. I would recommend."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around August Town

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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.

Beverly Hills
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Mona

When in Mona, you can plan a visit to National Stadium and Bob Marley Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mona
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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 National Stadium and Bob Marley Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.

Mona Heights
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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.

Liguanea
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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.

Eden Gardens
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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.

Harbour View

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