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. 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
Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket
Top hotels in August Town
S Hotel Kingston
"Front desk staff was very helpful. Cassandra and Kristen got things done."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
R Hotel Kingston
"Clean and quiet"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Was an okay hotel."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
"My stay was awesome it was very convenient for me"
Reviewed on 1 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
Altamont Court Hotel
"I loved this place. It’s an older hotel however staff was amazing, service was great, atmosphere comfortable. I’d definitely stay again!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around August Town
College Common
While College Common isn't home to many top sights, National Stadium and National Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mona Heights
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Mona Heights. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Hope Zoo and National Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Mona
When in Mona, you can plan a visit to Hope Zoo and National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 just a few features travellers like about Liguanea. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Bob Marley Museum and National Stadium are a few top places to visit.
Rollington Town
While there might not be top attractions in Rollington Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sabina Park and Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library.
