Barbican Travel Guide

Kingston

Popular places to visit

Bob Marley Museum showing a house

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.

Bob Marley Museum
Devon House featuring a house and a park

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.

Devon House
National Gallery of Jamaica which includes interior views

National Gallery of Jamaica

Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.

National Gallery of Jamaica
National Heroes Park which includes a garden

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.

National Heroes Park

Palace Cineplex

You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Palace Cineplex. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Palace Cineplex

Jamaica House

You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Jamaica House. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Jamaica House

Top hotels in Barbican

Christar Villas Hotel

Christar Villas Hotel

3 out of 5
99A Hope Rd, Kingston, St. Andrew Parish
The price is ₹10,831 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹10,831
₹14,383 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (11 reviews)
Quaint , felt like family
"Quiet, clean and prime location. Rooms are clean , staff friendly breakfast is a plus , the local option with the intercontinental option elevated the experience. Staff always checking if eveything is alright and ensuring that guest are comfortable. Only negatives is no disability access to resturant ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Christar Villas Hotel
The Gardens

The Gardens

3 out of 5
23 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is ₹8,630 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹8,630
₹9,579 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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
Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym

Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym

3 out of 5
East Kings House Road, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Jamaica House are located ...
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Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym
Modern London Decor Guest Apartments

Modern London Decor Guest Apartments

3.5 out of 5
61 Paddington Terrace, Apt 18, Arcadia Club, Kingston
The price is ₹12,642 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹12,642
₹22,592 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley ...
Scam booking beware
"No information on how to check in was given despite several attempts made we could acces the booking look like a scam listing was mde homeless on new years eve in Jamaica do not book!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Modern London Decor Guest Apartments
S Hotel Kingston

S Hotel Kingston

4.5 out of 5
1 St Lucia Avenue, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is ₹12,184 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹12,184
₹15,777 total
3 Aug - 4 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Barbican

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Liguanea

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Liguanea. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Bob Marley Museum and National Stadium are a few top places to visit.

Liguanea
Devon House featuring a house and a park

New Kingston

New Kingston is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Devon House and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library while in the area.

New Kingston
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Half Way Tree

When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Kings House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Half Way Tree
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Jack's Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Jack's Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hope Zoo and Bob Marley Museum.

Jack's Hill
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Mona

When in Mona, you can plan a visit to Hope Zoo and National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mona
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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 Heights

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