August Town
Kingston
Visit August Town
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. Check out 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
Club Kingston VIP Airport Lounge Service
Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
ATV Adventure at River Ryder Adventure Park Kingston Jamaica
Bob Marley Museum in Kingston & Blue Mountain Coffee Tour
Top hotels in August Town
S Hotel Kingston
"Enjoyed my stay. Definitely will visit again."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great location in Jamaica"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
R Hotel Kingston
"Poor breakfast, the front desk person disappeared when I got there and showed up only after 10 minutes… location is reasonable but not worth the price"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
"All good"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
"The food prices in the dining room are way too expensive, myself and other guests that I associated with white at the hotel went outside the premises and find much better and cheaper meals so they are loosing revenue because of overpriced meals."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal
"The staff were great."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
College Common
When in College Common, you can plan a visit to National Stadium and National Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mona Heights
Mona Heights is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Hope Zoo and National Stadium are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Mona
While Mona might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hope Zoo and National Stadium.
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.
Liguanea
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Liguanea. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Bob Marley Museum and National Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Rollington Town
When in Rollington Town, you can plan a visit to Sabina Park and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
