August Town
Kingston
Visit August Town
Popular places to visit
Bob Marley Museum
Learn how a poor Jamaican man from Trench Town became an international pop star thanks to his thought-provoking lyrics and feel-good reggae music.
Devon House
Explore the opulent home of Jamaica’s first black millionaire, go shopping and sample the famous ice cream in the mansion’s courtyard.
Emancipation Park
Take a morning jog, enjoy pleasant tropical scents or admire the artwork in Kingston’s favorite park, a tribute to Jamaican residents’ journey to freedom.
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. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
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.
Things to do
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
Walk tour of Downtown Kingston
City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees
August Town 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 Feb 13, 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staying here was the cherry on top of a great holiday. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Amenities were excellent, food was lovely and our oceanview room was A1. Next trip, I’ll bring the whole family :D
Reviewed on Feb 19, 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 Feb 19, 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Great customer service and clean rooms
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Staff was very professional, helpful and courteous!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Most unfriendly staff at front desk. Bathroom door was taking flight. Tile chipped, Hotel needs some upgrade. Breakfast was good though.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Other neighborhoods around August Town
Mona Heights
Mona Heights is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Hope Zoo and National Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Mona
While Mona might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hope Zoo and National Stadium.
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.
Liguanea
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Liguanea. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Palace Cineplex and Bob Marley Museum, a few notable attractions 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.
Harbour View
Harbour View is well-liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Sabina Park and Jamaica Conference Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
