Guidebook for Kingston

Lisa & Chris
Lisa & Chris
Guidebook for Kingston

Sightseeing

These are "must see" and taste while you visit Kingston. We recommend these experience because we have tried and enjoyed each of our recommendations.
Great ice-cream, restaurant and bar and historical landmark
334 locals recommend
Devon House
26 Hope Rd
334 locals recommend
Great ice-cream, restaurant and bar and historical landmark
Historical landmark, great jogging paths, comfortable, safe family park for evening strolls
280 locals recommend
Emancipation Park
Knutsford Boulevard
280 locals recommend
Historical landmark, great jogging paths, comfortable, safe family park for evening strolls
The water front area is beautifully kept and alive all day and night with music and festivals including taste of Kingston etc City hall is a lovely backdrop to the boats in the harbour that come and go Great place for families
6 locals recommend
Waterfront
6 locals recommend
The water front area is beautifully kept and alive all day and night with music and festivals including taste of Kingston etc City hall is a lovely backdrop to the boats in the harbour that come and go Great place for families

Arts & Culture

Experience what makes us Jamaican in our Arts and Culture
The Bob Marley Museum is a museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley.
600 locals recommend
Bob Marley Museum
56 Hope Road
600 locals recommend
The Bob Marley Museum is a museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley.
The Peter Tosh Museum was officially opened in November 2016, dedicated to one of Jamaica's most creative songwriters and musicians. Tosh made his international career as a soloist as well as part of the accompanying singers in the Bob Marley and the Wailers group. The museum highlights his work and influence in the exposure of reggae to the world.
54 locals recommend
Peter Tosh Museum
54 locals recommend
The Peter Tosh Museum was officially opened in November 2016, dedicated to one of Jamaica's most creative songwriters and musicians. Tosh made his international career as a soloist as well as part of the accompanying singers in the Bob Marley and the Wailers group. The museum highlights his work and influence in the exposure of reggae to the world.
The National Gallery of Jamaica, which was established in 1974, is the oldest and largest public art museum in the Anglophone Caribbean. It has a comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from Jamaica along with smaller Caribbean and international holdings. A significant part of its collections is on permanent view. The NGJ houses the premier collection of Jamaican art, from the Taino to the present day, significant parts of which are on permanent display.
102 locals recommend
Jamaica National Gallery
12 Ocean Boulevard
102 locals recommend
The National Gallery of Jamaica, which was established in 1974, is the oldest and largest public art museum in the Anglophone Caribbean. It has a comprehensive collection of early, modern and contemporary art from Jamaica along with smaller Caribbean and international holdings. A significant part of its collections is on permanent view. The NGJ houses the premier collection of Jamaican art, from the Taino to the present day, significant parts of which are on permanent display.

Entertainment & Activities

Experience the best Kingston has to offer. These are just some of our hand-picked experiences you can enjoy on your vacation with us.
The Royal Botanical Gardens, commonly called "Hope Gardens", are the largest public green space in the Kingston metropolitan region, and are home to Jamaica's most popular botanical collection.
185 locals recommend
Hope Botanical Gardens
231 Old Hope Road
185 locals recommend
The Royal Botanical Gardens, commonly called "Hope Gardens", are the largest public green space in the Kingston metropolitan region, and are home to Jamaica's most popular botanical collection.
One of the major golf courses in the eastern Jamaican. Enjoy holes at the Constant Spring Golf Club.
13 locals recommend
Constant Spring Golf Club
152 Constant Spring Rd
13 locals recommend
One of the major golf courses in the eastern Jamaican. Enjoy holes at the Constant Spring Golf Club.
Best place to catch the latest movie and experience Jamaicans at their best
Palace Amusement Co. (1921) Ltd.
1a S Camp Rd
Best place to catch the latest movie and experience Jamaicans at their best

Food Scene & Starbucks

Best Seafood, beautiful sunset and awesome setting. Taste Jamaica! Starbucks First Store in Jamaica Honors Country’s Rich Heritage
Hellshire Beach, Jamaica, is located near Portmore, and famed for its fried fish and safe swimming. It has near white sand with a very small trace of black sand.
155 locals recommend
Hellshire Beach
155 locals recommend
Hellshire Beach, Jamaica, is located near Portmore, and famed for its fried fish and safe swimming. It has near white sand with a very small trace of black sand.
Port Royal is a city located at the end of the Palisadoes at the mouth of the Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica. Today it is well known for its seafood restaurants, including Gloria's.
117 locals recommend
Port Royal
117 locals recommend
Port Royal is a city located at the end of the Palisadoes at the mouth of the Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica. Today it is well known for its seafood restaurants, including Gloria's.
Awesome food, setting, views of Kingston. A must visit!
Villa Ronai Spa And Suites
Old Stony Hill Road
Awesome food, setting, views of Kingston. A must visit!
Delicious Asian cuisine on the top of the City in Stony Hills, St Andrew.
7 locals recommend
Majestic Japanese Restaurant
7 locals recommend
Delicious Asian cuisine on the top of the City in Stony Hills, St Andrew.
So here at Cellar 8 they keep things simple, great food paired with cheerful wines and spirits for whatever type of day you’re having. If you’re entertaining or heading to a friend, they have a wide selection of wines in our retail wine wall that you can select from on your way there.
29 locals recommend
Cellar 8
29 locals recommend
So here at Cellar 8 they keep things simple, great food paired with cheerful wines and spirits for whatever type of day you’re having. If you’re entertaining or heading to a friend, they have a wide selection of wines in our retail wine wall that you can select from on your way there.
Starbucks First Store in Jamaica Honors Country’s Rich Heritage
26 locals recommend
Fontana Pharmacy
34 E Kings House Rd
26 locals recommend
Starbucks First Store in Jamaica Honors Country’s Rich Heritage

Must See | Food

Fifteen minutes by boat from Port Royal is a small, low-lying island cay with one of the most beautiful beaches in Jamaica. The largest of the many small cays off the coast of Port Royal.
33 locals recommend
Lime Cay
33 locals recommend
Fifteen minutes by boat from Port Royal is a small, low-lying island cay with one of the most beautiful beaches in Jamaica. The largest of the many small cays off the coast of Port Royal.
Blue Mountain Peak is the highest mountain in Jamaica and one of the highest peaks in the Caribbean at 2,256 metres. It is the home of Blue Mountain coffee. It is located on the border of the Portland and Saint Thomas parishes of Jamaica. The Blue Mountains are popular for hiking and camping
74 locals recommend
Blue Mountains
74 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Peak is the highest mountain in Jamaica and one of the highest peaks in the Caribbean at 2,256 metres. It is the home of Blue Mountain coffee. It is located on the border of the Portland and Saint Thomas parishes of Jamaica. The Blue Mountains are popular for hiking and camping
Come on in. This space is not so different from your neighborhood Starbucks. It’s a place where people from all over come together for conversation and great coffee.
26 locals recommend
Fontana Pharmacy
34 E Kings House Rd
26 locals recommend
Come on in. This space is not so different from your neighborhood Starbucks. It’s a place where people from all over come together for conversation and great coffee.