New Kingston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit New Kingston
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Our pick of the best New Kingston Hotel Deals
S Hotel Kingston
Room was spotless, excellent staff, great location, superb restaurants and Dwight, the tour guide assigned to the hotel through their transportation services was outstanding.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Very clean and comfortable bed! Slept like a baby! It was a short stay - but the breakfast was very good! Staff - very courteous, helpful and friendly!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Great customer service and clean rooms
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Everything was excellent as expected.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Room was clean and customer service was great! I would stay there again! It was just one night, so when I stay longer I can give a better review.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Altamont Court Hotel
The room was good and the staff was courteous and quite attentive.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Kingston
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.
Kencot
While Kencot isn't home to many top sights, Devon House and Carib 5 Cinema are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Barbican
While Barbican may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House.
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.
