Barbican Travel Guide

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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

Kingston Dub Club Sundays

Kingston Dub Club Sundays

AU$99
per adult
Kingston Dub Club Sundays
displays at the bob marley museum in Jamaica

Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission

AU$124
per adult
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees

City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees

AU$160
per adult
City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees
Kingston City Food Tour

Kingston City Food Tour

AU$273
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$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
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
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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$208 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$208
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (24 reviews)
A layover pleasure
"It was more so a lay over stop until a suitable time to drive to St. Ann. Place is clean, good service, and the staff is friendly. There is bar/restaurant upstairs, and enjoyed their breakfast. The hotel is located on a main and not far from landmarks."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Christar Villas Hotel
The Gardens

The Gardens

3 out of 5
23 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is AU$156 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$156
23 Oct - 24 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! (53 reviews)
"Quite, peaceful and clean room"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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$176 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$176
23 Oct - 24 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
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$292 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$292
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,124 reviews)
"I enjoyed staying at ROK Hotel. It was next to the water, so you do have a nice breeze at night. There’s a local coffee shop and some dining options across the street. However, the hotel does have a cafe, full restaurant, and poolside restaurant as options for dining. The DJ’s played good music by ..."

Reviewed on 18 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! (1,169 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Good stay"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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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, Palace Cineplex and Bob Marley Museum 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 Palace Cineplex and Bob Marley Museum.

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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