Kingston (Jamaica) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Jamaica
About Kingston (Jamaica)
Kingston is the commercial and cultural capital of Jamaica with nearly a million people calling the city home. At one point, it was the only city in Jamaica. The city is assigned the equivalent of postal codes, (Kingston 5, Kingston 10, etc.) which is a good representation of how truly large this city is, especially for an island such as Jamaica. There are two major sections to this city: 'downtown'and 'uptown,' also referred to as 'New Kingston.' In Greater Kingston more than 1.2 million people live on a plain between the sea and the mountains rising up to 2,250 m above sea level. Since 1872 the city is the seat of government. Kingston can be divided into Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, East Kingston, West Kingston and villa areas in the mountains. Downtown is the historical old town with a
Top Attractions in Kingston (Jamaica)
Explore the best things to see and do in Kingston (Jamaica):
- ★Arawak Museum
- ★Bob Marley Museum
- ★Constant Spring Golf Club
- ★Currency Museum
- ★Devon House
- ★Emancipation Park
- ★Gordon House
- ★Headquarter House
Where to Eat in Kingston (Jamaica)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bamboo Village, The Village Plaza
- 🍴Chilito's
- 🍴China Garden
- 🍴Dragon Court, Dragon Centre
- 🍴Golden Bowl
- 🍴Noodles by East Japanese
Where to Stay in Kingston (Jamaica)
- 🏨Altamont Court Hotel
- 🏨Christar Villas Hotel
- 🏨Courtleigh Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Four Seasons Hotel
- 🏨Indies Hotel
- 🏨Pegasus
Kingston (Jamaica) Travel Guide Sections
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