Barbican
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.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Discover the most famous Jamaican artists of the last 100 years in the oldest museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
Palace Cineplex
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a stop at Palace Cineplex. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Jamaica House
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a trip to Jamaica House. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
ATV Adventure at River Ryder Adventure Park Kingston Jamaica
ATV Zipline Nature Walk Swing over Wishing River Kingston Jamaica
Walk tour of Downtown Kingston
Top hotels in Barbican
Christar Villas Hotel
Parking may be an issue which seems to be a practice of blocking cars in. If you’re here for a critical meeting, I would ensure your transportation is near the front gate. Other than that, all was okay for pricing.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
The Gardens
The staff was superb. The grounds are beautiful, big thanks to Anika for her assistance. Will be returning
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Amber Glades
Modern London Decor Guest Apartments
No information on how to check in was given despite several attempts made we could acces the booking look like a scam listing was mde homeless on new years eve in Jamaica do not book!!!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025
El Azure de Barbican
Kingston Most Centrally Located One Bdrm
Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
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 Palace Cineplex and Bob Marley Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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
Half Way Tree might not have many top sights, but Devon House and Jamaica House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Jack's Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Jack's Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Hope Zoo and Palace Cineplex.
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 Independence Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
