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.
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 Kencot
S Hotel Kingston
Room clean Francine had great customer service Food was unexceptional and very Tatum
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Nice, clean property with excellent staff.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
R Hotel Kingston
The pool is a small lap pool. I did not go in the pool. Every morning for breakfast I had issues with the staff in the sense of they did not see my room having breakfast with my booking so every single morning I had to go downstairs to the front desk and get that sorted out. I stayed in the two bedroom ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Staff and everything overall was good
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
The place was very beautiful the rooms i think are a bit small but it does whatever you want it to do and the walls are razor thin too
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Always a nice hotel
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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 Little Theater while in the 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 Jamaica House.
Half Way Tree
When in Half Way Tree, you can plan a visit to Devon House and Jamaica House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Eden Gardens
If you're spending some time in Eden Gardens, National Stadium and Little Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
