Kencot
Kingston
Popular places to visit

Bob Marley Museum
Learn how a poor Jamaican man from Trench Town became an international pop star thanks to his thought-provoking lyrics and feel-good reggae music.

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.
Things to do

Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission

Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour

Kingston: Story of Jamaican Music Tour including Entry Fees

Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Top hotels in Kencot

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Was excellent stay
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

S Hotel Kingston
The staff were all very courteous in this pleasantly quirky hotel
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

R Hotel Kingston
From the staff , the room and especially the food
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Great staff.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
Room clean , staff courteous and room service excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Room was clean and tidy. Staff very polite and courteous. Breakfast fantastic!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library 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 Tropical Plaza.

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 Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library 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.


