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: Rhythmic Story of Jamaican Music Tour
Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica
Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston from Ocho Rios
Top hotels in Kencot
S Hotel Kingston
"My stay was ok. I don’t feel the Jamaican culture."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
R Hotel Kingston
"No official airport transfer was mentioned by another guest. However, they can arrange a taxi for the airport trip. The pool is small rectangular shaped. Mainly if you want to walk. The restaurant is on the roof top with the pool in the middle. There is a bar. Nice view of the city with a ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great property with well maintained clean rooms. Staff were very pleasant and always requesting how they could be of service."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
"Excellent hotel. Would definitely stay again and the food was very good. 10/10"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
"Room was of excellent standard, clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, Breakfast as tasty and lots if varieties,"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
"Not at this time"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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 Kings House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills might not have many top sights, but National Stadium and National Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
