Barbican
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. 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
Kingston Tour & Bob Marley Museum Admission
Walk/Drive Tour of Downtown Kingston/Tivoli Gardens/Trench Town.
Barbican Hotel Deals
The Gardens
Lovely location, great staff! Money well spent, peaceful as well.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Luxe City Oasis 2BR with Pool & Gym
Clean room
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Amber Glades
New Kingston Guest Apartment at Sandhurst
El Azure de Barbican
Kingston Most Centrally Located One Bdrm
Other neighborhoods 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
Discover urban parks like Emancipation Park and Hope Gardens, or explore landmarks such as the Bob Marley Museum. Enjoy the redeveloped waterfront area with hotels, shops, and cultural centers, while easily navigating via buses and taxis.
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.
