Barbican Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Palace Cineplex
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Palace Cineplex. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Jamaica House
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Jamaica House. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Activities
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Deluxe Sunset and Saxophone Sail on Luxury Lady Grace Catamaran
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Our pick of the best Barbican Hotel Deals
Christar Villas Hotel
Clean. Fresh. Very relaxing.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Gardens
It was a bit hard to find but very comfortable. I would reccomend staying here. I booked for someone who just needed a night stay, so there was no interaction with staff. Just make sure you follow check in and out times, or you wont see staff. Although we checked in after hours we were able to get ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Amber Glades
Modern London Decor Guest Apartments
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
S Hotel Kingston
Excellent service. Great property!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was great the service was amazing from check in to check out. Give our love to Sheldon at the bar Hope this is his name tell him he did an amazing job and we hope to see him in January. Thanks to all the ROK team we love you guys
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
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.
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.
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.
Jack's Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Jack's Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hope Zoo and Palace Cineplex.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to Hope Zoo and National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
