August Town Travel Guide
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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
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. Visit 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.
Top hotels in August Town
S Hotel Kingston
Room was on point. Front desk staff was excellent. The welcome drink was a nice touch. Breakfast made the stay worth the while. Only once we greeted a staff member in the elevator and she did not respond. The cultural decor is very tastefully done. I give the S..9/10
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Amenities,clean rooms, staff and food
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Very good
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Staff has been good 4 stars, would have been 5 stars but one incident that I received an apology. Good ambience generally.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Altamont Court Hotel
Always a pleasure to stay here. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. Love seeing the same faces each time I visit
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
Mona Heights
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Mona Heights. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Hope Zoo and National Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to Hope Zoo and National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 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.
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 Bank of Jamaica are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
August Town Travel Guide
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