Barbican 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

Palace Cineplex

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

Palace Cineplex

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

Activities

This amazing Tour Guide Ricky is also featured in the One Love Movie

Private Bob Marley Tour Experience

AU$99
per adult
Private Bob Marley Tour Experience
Bob Marley Museum

Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour

AU$238
per adult
Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour
Private Kingston and Bob Marley Museum Tour from Falmouth

Private Kingston and Bob Marley Museum Tour from Falmouth

AU$229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Kingston and Bob Marley Museum Tour from Falmouth
Authentic Jamaica: A Local's Guide Tour

Authentic Jamaica: A Local's Guide Tour

AU$367
per adult
Authentic Jamaica: A Local's Guide Tour
Bob Marley Museum with the top tour guide Ricky. Ricky can also be seen in the Bob Marley: One Love Movie

Private Tour in Bob Marley Museum with Lunch at Hellshire Beach

AU$306
per adult
Private Tour in Bob Marley Museum with Lunch at Hellshire Beach
Bob Marley Museum Full-Day Tour from Montego bay

Bob Marley Museum Full Day Tour from Montego bay

AU$352
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bob Marley Museum Full Day Tour from Montego bay
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Our pick of the best Barbican Hotel Deals

Christar Villas Hotel

Christar Villas Hotel

3 out of 5
99A Hope Rd, Kingston, St. Andrew Parish
The price is AU$227 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$227
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Palace Cineplex are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"The staff was accommodating and suite that I book was lovely."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Christar Villas Hotel
The Gardens

The Gardens

3 out of 5
23 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is AU$153 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$153
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Palace ...
7.2/10 Good! (52 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here,the property was VERY clean,the pool was VERY clean,the view from my room was excellent,omg the bed was very comfortable,this place just gave me a peace of mind,and the owner Anika I give her a huge thumbs up,she was very friendly and helpful it was a 10/10 experience ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

The Gardens
Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym

Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym

3 out of 5
East Kings House Road, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House are located ...
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Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym
1Bdrm, A/C, Wi-Fi, Washer & Dryer - Spacious Apt

1Bdrm, A/C, Wi-Fi, Washer & Dryer - Spacious Apt

Kingston 6
The price is AU$173 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$173
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Palace Cineplex are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Love the stay here. Room was really spacious. Full kitchen dining room bedroom. Washer dryer. Will definitely stay here next time I’m in Kingston. ten out of ten."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

1Bdrm, A/C, Wi-Fi, Washer & Dryer - Spacious Apt
Modern London Decor Guest Apartments

Modern London Decor Guest Apartments

3.5 out of 5
61 Paddington Terrace, Apt 18, Arcadia Club, Kingston
The price is AU$397 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$397
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley ...
Scam booking beware
"No information on how to check in was given despite several attempts made we could acces the booking look like a scam listing was mde homeless on new years eve in Jamaica do not book!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Modern London Decor Guest Apartments
S Hotel Kingston

S Hotel Kingston

4.5 out of 5
1 St Lucia Avenue, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is AU$388 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$388
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (1,514 reviews)
Beautiful and Cozy
"I’m still in awe of how beautiful this place is and the hospitality of the staff was refreshing!! I’d recommend this property to anyone! The location was very convenient to shopping and the gas station especially because I’d rented a car. You all made my birthday one to remember!!! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

S Hotel Kingston
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Other neighbourhoods around Barbican

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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
Devon House featuring a house and a garden

New Kingston

New Kingston is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Devon House and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library while in the area.

New Kingston
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Half Way Tree

When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Kings House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Half Way Tree
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Jack's Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Jack's Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bob Marley Museum and Kings House.

Jack's Hill
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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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