Irish Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Irish Town showing tropical scenes, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort
Irish Town showing views and a pool
Irish Town
Irish Town featuring mountains
Irish Town showing a luxury hotel or resort and a pool

As you roam the Blue Mountains, stop off at this village. Between the misty hiking trails and the edge of the city is this little window into Jamaican life.

Explore the unique time capsule of Irish Town, a small Jamaican village unbothered by the world. Driving up in the hills of St. Andrew, you’ll discover this place that seems a universe away from the bustle of the city of Kingston.

Irish Town is a self-contained community with many lifelong residents. However, it is connected to Kingston in terms of movements of people, perhaps more like a suburb. The village is a common stop on the way to the national park attractions such as Holywell ParkOpens in a new window, the nearby coffee plantations and the famous Strawberry Hill Resort. Stop in Irish Town to mingle with local residents and soak up the atmosphere of a typical Jamaican town.

It’s a true delight to smell the coffee growing nearby, the aroma carried on the clear mountain breeze. To see how the beans for your morning drink are grown and harvested, make an appointment for a tour of the plantation at the Craighton Estate.

From Irish Town get a full sense of Jamaica’s natural beauty: lush vegetation, staggering mountain ranges, palm trees and pristine white shores down below. Go to the local bar and have a drink with the locals. Hear the stories of this area and how it’s been changing. You might run into some Rastafarians from the settlement nearby. St Mark’s Chapel is a charming little white clapboard place of worship. In its small cemetery are graves dating to the mid-19th century.

Hiking around this area’s waterfalls and forest trails is a wonderful way to spend a day. As you may have guessed from the name, a number of Irish settlers came to this site in the past. The locals here still grow potatoes as well as coffee. Drive carefully and pay attention to signs on the narrow roads leading to Irish Town, between KingstonOpens in a new window and the Blue and John Crow Mountains National ParkOpens in a new window.

Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill

3 out of 5
Island Outpost, Irish Town, Saint Andrew
The price is ₹20,340 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹20,340
₹24,698 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in Irish Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House ...
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"Only thing I would say bad is service is a bit slow and ignore u if u don’t say u are staying there"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Strawberry Hill
S Hotel Kingston

S Hotel Kingston

4.5 out of 5
1 St Lucia Avenue, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Fully refundable
The price is ₹11,508 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
₹11,508
₹14,919 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,418 reviews)
"his is an amazing small boutique hotel in the heart of new kingston with superior guest service at every encounter. Rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds and very clean. My little one & I enjoy the beautiful pool area with the large lounger day beds. The decor with reggae inspired artwork ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

S Hotel Kingston
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2-4 King Street, Kingston
The price is ₹12,358 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹12,358
₹15,299 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"The room was spacious, very clean. The rooms are beautifully decorated ...the art work for example. Also, the room seems very spacious."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Gardens

The Gardens

3 out of 5
23 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica ...
7/10 Good! (49 reviews)
"Lovely place overall. Tricky on gps pwr how the address comes up Amazing hostess and staff! Room was quite dusty, evwn mh cups, needed trashcans, and no outlet for TV to work. Didn't matter, quick stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

The Gardens
Reggae Legends Estate

Reggae Legends Estate

2.5 out of 5
Skyline Dr, Kingston, St. Andrew Parish
Stay at this spa villa in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Responded immediately with all our needs I got home and I’m day dreaming about the view it’s even better then the photos very accommodating we loved this place on site restaurant was soooo good staff was nice they offered pick up from airport for additional fee which was cheaper than cabs because ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Reggae Legends Estate
Abacus Jamaica the Zana Suite

Abacus Jamaica the Zana Suite

3 out of 5
117 Constant Spring Rd, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Super Value Town Center ...
"My hostess Novelette was very cooperative and eager to ensure my stay went well. She was always ready to answer any questions asked to make my stay comfortable. I would certainly stay here again should the opportunity arise."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2024

Abacus Jamaica the Zana Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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