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New Kingston
hotelsBusiness and hotel district - high-rises, embassies, restaurants. Where tourists stay. Emancipation Park central. Relatively safe, modern. Best hotels, nightlife. Gateway to exploring Kingston safely.
Trench Town
hotelsBirthplace of reggae - Bob Marley grew up here. Trench Town Culture Yard museum. Historic but rough area - ONLY visit with guide. Where ska and reggae were born. Pilgrimage for music lovers.
Port Royal
hotelsHistoric pirate capital - 'Wickedest City on Earth' destroyed by 1692 earthquake. Now peaceful fishing village. Fort Charles, maritime history. Day trip from Kingston. Where pirates once ruled Caribbean.
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faq.subtitle Kingston
Requires caution. New Kingston and Uptown areas safer. Avoid Downtown and inner city. Use hotel-arranged transport. Don't walk at night. Most tourists choose Montego Bay or Ocho Rios resorts instead. Kingston for music/culture enthusiasts willing to be careful.
YES! Must-visit. Bob Marley Museum in his former home - 56 Hope Road. Tour included, see recording studio, personal items. ~$25 USD. Reserve ahead. Then visit Trench Town Culture Yard with guide for full story. Pilgrimage complete.
Many countries visa-free for 90 days - US, EU, UK, Canada. Stamp on arrival. Show return ticket and hotel booking. Very easy entry. Immigration usually quick. One of easier Caribbean entries.
1-2 hours from Kingston by car. Arrange tour or driver - roads winding. Blue Mountain coffee tours, hiking, cool climate. Strawberry Hill hotel famous. Best escape from Kingston heat. Don't self-drive unless experienced.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Kingston
Bob Marley Museum essential - his home at 56 Hope Road. See studio, bedroom, bullet holes from assassination attempt. Guided tours only. Book ahead. ~$25 USD. Where 'One Love' was born. Reggae pilgrimage.
Visit Trench Town Culture Yard - ONLY with guide arranged through museum or hotel. Where Bob Marley, Peter Tosh grew up. Government yard in Trench Town. Real reggae history. Tips appreciated by community.
Day trip to Blue Mountains - escape heat, see coffee plantations. Blue Mountain coffee world's most expensive. Tours include tasting. Cool temperatures, stunning views. 1-2 hours from Kingston. Worth the trip.
Try jerk chicken/pork - Jamaica's signature dish. Scotch bonnet peppers, pimento wood smoke. Scotchies famous. Ackee and saltfish (national dish), patties, festival. Food spicy and flavorful. Red Stripe beer essential.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
500 - 1,200 JMD
~850 $
Mid-range
2,000 - 5,000 JMD
~3,500 $
Fine dining
6,000 - 15,000 JMD
~10,500 $
Street Food
Local dish
300 - 800 JMD
~550 $
Drinks
Coffee
200 - 500 JMD
~350 $
Local beer
300 - 600 JMD
~450 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
100 - 200 JMD
~150 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
2,500 - 5,000 JMD / night
~3,750 $
Guesthouse
8,000 - 15,000 JMD / night
~11,500 $
Hotel 3★
18,000 - 40,000 JMD / night
~29,000 $
Hotel 5★
50,000 - 120,000 JMD / night
~85,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Lynk
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Cards accepted in hotels, malls, restaurants. Cash useful for markets, street vendors, route taxis. JMD local currency. USD sometimes accepted at tourist areas.
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Dollar (JMD). Capital city - cards accepted at Devon House, Sovereign Centre mall, upscale New Kingston hotels. Coronation Market, downtown street vendors cash-only JMD. NCB, Scotiabank ATMs available. Bob Marley Museum accepts cards. Route taxis (shared minibuses) cash. USD accepted at some tourist spots but rate poor - better to use JMD. Lynk mobile payment growing locally. Music capital - reggae culture! Moderate expense for Caribbean.
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10-15% expected in restaurants if no service charge. Hotel staff $1-2 USD. Tour guides $10-20 per day.
Safety
Caution required
Avoid remote areas, especially at night
Kingston has high crime - research carefully. Tourist areas (New Kingston, Uptown) safer. Avoid Downtown, inner city areas. Use trusted transport only. Don't walk at night. Most tourists go to north coast resorts instead. Requires street smarts.