Why go
- Capital and chief port of Jamaica.
- Served by Tinson Pen Airport (KTP).
History
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. Kingston is the largest English-speaking city south of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.
Where to stay
18 Ruthven Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
8 Colliston Dr, Kingston, Jamaica · incognitovacationstay.com
4 Pawsey Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · eventualitybnb.com
1 St Lucia Ave, Kingston, Jamaica · shotelsjamaica.com
85 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston, Jamaica · courtleigh.com
17 Waterloo Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · terranovajamaica.com
81 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston 5, Jamaica · jamaicapegasus.com
2 Renfrew Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · rhotelja.com
80 Knutsford Blvd, Kingston, Jamaica · theliguaneaclub.com
38A Trafalgar Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · book.pulseboutiquehotels.com
1a Altamont Cres, Kingston, Jamaica · sunsetinn-ja.com
99A Hope Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · christarvillashotel.com
26 Tankerville Ave, Kingston, Jamaica · jasmineinnja.com
7 Maven Ave, Kingston, Jamaica · sites.google.com
38-42 Lady Musgrave Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · marriott.com
1 Park Close, Kingston, Jamaica · marriott.com
2-4 King St, Kingston, Jamaica · hilton.com
51, 10 Westminster Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · spanishdreamhotel.com-jamaica.com
19 Blissett Avenue, Kingston, Jamaica
74 Lady Musgrave Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
9 Harmony Farm, Hill Rd, Kingston, Jamaica · belleh23ja.com
Kingsworth, Jack's Hill Road, Jacks Hill Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
14 Fernandez Ave, Kingston, Jamaica
Indoor
Apt. 6, 20 Kensington Crescent, Kingston 5, Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica · jamaicaholidayrental.com
132 Barbican Rd, Kingston, Jamaica
6 Waterloo Ave, Kingston, Jamaica · our-stay-experience.eu
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza house Features: takeaway
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · Ocean Boulevard
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-12:00; Sa 08:00-12:00; Su 00:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 114 Constant Spring Road
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 134 Old Hope Road
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 45 Elma Crescent, Kingston · kfcjamaica.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 12 Waterloo Road, Kingston · jojosjerkpit.com
Regional, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:59 · 67 Constant Spring Road, Kingston, Kingston 8 · tracksandrecords.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · sovereignjamaica.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 11:30-19:00 · 6 Dominica Drive
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 12:00-23:00 · Gibson Road
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 51 Knutsford Boulevard
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30 · 20 South Avenue · southavenuegrill.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 07:00-19:00 · 7 Portmore Parkway Shop #1 · instagram.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-21:00
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Jamaican, Restaurant · Jamaican restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 18-22 Barbican Road
Crab, Corn, Soup, Restaurant · Crab/Corn restaurant · Heroes Circle
Patty, Fast Food · Patty fast food
Cook Food, Fast Food · Cook Food fast food
Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant
Food Court · food court
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-23:59; Sa 00:00-01:00,10:00-23:59; Su 00:00-01:00,10:00-23:59 · 4 Northside Drive, Kingston,…
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 1 High Street
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20 Barbados Avenue
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 25 Barbican Road
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · popeyes.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:30-16:00 · 30 Dominica Drive
Regional, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · 2 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston, 5
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 · 50 1/2 Molynes Road, Kingston
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-17:00, Fr 10:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-20:00 · 55 Slipe Road, Kingston
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Barbican Road
Restaurant · Restaurant · Orange Street
Cafe · cafe · 1 Argyle Road
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Jamaican, International, Restaurant · Jamaican/ International restaurant · Irish Town
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 · 134 Old Hope Road, Kingston
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
162 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) 7.4 km to the centre
Kingston, 01, JM — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 16 airlines (Caribbean Airlines, Overland Airways, Aereonautica militare, Cayman Airways…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, New York, London, Miami… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 16 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Caribbean Airlines BW (737-800) · 10 routes: Antigua, Bridgetown, Fort Lauderdale, Montego Bay, Nassau, New York, Orlando, Philipsburg, Port-of-spain, Toronto
- Overland Airways OJ (757-200) · 3 routes: Georgetown, New York, Toronto
- Aereonautica militare JY (EM2) · 2 routes: Providenciales, Santo Domingo
- Cayman Airways KX (737-300) · 2 routes: Georgetown, Montego Bay
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, New York
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Toronto
- American Airlines AA (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: London
- Copa Airlines CM (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Panama City
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 1 route: London*
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (F50) · 1 route: Willemstad
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (EMJ) · 1 route: Panama City*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- US Airways US (737-800) · 1 route: Miami
- WestJet WS (737-800) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) 3.7 km to the centre
Tinson Pen, 02, JM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ken Jones Airport (POT) 35 km to the centre
Ken Jones, 04, JM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Port Royal Cruise Ship Port
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KIN has direct flights to 19 destinations on 16 airlines (incl. Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, New York, London, Miami…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Port Royal Cruise Ship Port, 8.2 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kingston, Jamaica. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Walking Tour
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing