Kencot Travel Guide
Kingston
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.
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 Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
Jamaica House
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Jamaica House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
National Stadium
Catch an event at National Stadium during your trip to Kingston. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Kencot
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
I enjoyed staying at ROK Hotel. It was next to the water, so you do have a nice breeze at night. There’s a local coffee shop and some dining options across the street. However, the hotel does have a cafe, full restaurant, and poolside restaurant as options for dining. The DJ’s played good music by ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
R Hotel Kingston
Clean and comfortable. Good stay
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
S Hotel Kingston
Hotel was great
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Very good stay
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Staff was great! Everything was clean! We are a family of 6 and it was great for us!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kencot
Trenchtown
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Trenchtown. You might want to make time for a stop at Trench Town Culture Yard or Carib 5 Cinema.
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.
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.
Eastwood Park
Though Eastwood Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Devon House and Tropical Plaza.
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.
Camperdown
Though Camperdown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kings House and Jamaica House.
