Kencot Travel Guide
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
Top hotels in Kencot
S Hotel Kingston
Recently spent four night at the S Hotel Kingston. My stay was quite pleasant. I booked a deluxe king room, and the room and bathroom were clean and nicely appointed. I was very comfortable in the hotel as a solo female traveler. The bed was a little too firm but was doable after the first night. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The staff were amazing
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
R Hotel Kingston
Excellent check in. Friendly staff. Breakfast was amazing. Bed comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica
Everything good
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites
I had a wonderful stay at The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites from last Sunday until today. Everything was excellent. The staff were friendly, caring, and truly welcoming from start to finish. The front desk team was always helpful and kind, making check-in and any questions easy and stress-free. Housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Staff were very courteous
Reviewed on 2 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 Serenity Park.
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 Jamaica House.
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.
