Kencot 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.
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
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Our pick of the best Kencot Hotel Deals
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Was excellent stay
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
S Hotel Kingston
The staff were all very courteous in this pleasantly quirky hotel
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
The room is very clean and also the staff was very accommodating. I would definitely visit again. Love it there
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Room clean and beautiful, nice house keepers, very great management team and staff, Mrs Reynolds and other managers are helpful, friendly and professional, Craig and other staff at front desk are always friendly and helpful, Sedrina, Amoya and other restaurant staff are always nice helpful and professional ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Room was clean and tidy. Staff very polite and courteous. Breakfast fantastic!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kencot
Trenchtown
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Trenchtown. You might want to make time for a stop at Trench Town Culture Yard or Carib 5 Cinema.
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.
Eastwood Park
Though Eastwood Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Devon House and Tropical Plaza.
Half Way Tree
When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Jamaica House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
