Adwoa’s guidebook
Surrounding Neighborhood
The apartment is centrally located, within close proximity to the New Kingston Business Area, Halfway Tree, Fontana Waterloo Centre, Liguanea, East and West Kings House Road. There are many newly developed neighbourhoods in the area with shopping, lots of places to eat, and a vibrant nightlife.
Hope Road
Hope RoadSightseeing
Below is a list of interesting sights to check out while here
Devon House located at 15 Hope Rd
This was the first estate to be owned by a black man,
filled with history. You may choose to tour the house
at a cost or enjoy one of the many restaurants in the
garden or you may have the world-famous, top 5,
Devon House ice cream. There are cafes, fine dining
restaurants, pastry shops, a patty shop (yummy!), a
greek restaurant, a pizza spot and a lot more.
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Devon House
Devon HouseDevon House located at 15 Hope Rd
This was the first estate to be owned by a black man,
filled with history. You may choose to tour the house
at a cost or enjoy one of the many restaurants in the
garden or you may have the world-famous, top 5,
Devon House ice cream. There are cafes, fine dining
restaurants, pastry shops, a patty shop (yummy!), a
greek restaurant, a pizza spot and a lot more.
Bob Marley Museum located at 56 Hope Road
The museum is a stone is about a 10-minute cab ride from the apartment. While in Kingston, go see where iconic global reggae legend Bob Marley lived.
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Museo Bob Marley
56 Hope RoadBob Marley Museum located at 56 Hope Road
The museum is a stone is about a 10-minute cab ride from the apartment. While in Kingston, go see where iconic global reggae legend Bob Marley lived.
The Hope Botanical Gardens, also known as the Royal Botanical Gardens, hail back to Jamaica’s colonial past. In 1873, it was established by Major Richard Hope, who was a commander in the British Army. He was given an estate for his part in taking control of Jamaica from the Spanish.
The Hope Gardens is spread across 200 acres of land, which was just a small fraction of Major Richard Hope’s estate. It is currently the largest botanical garden in the Caribbean.
The Gardens and Zoo are located on Old Hope Rd., which is about 30 minutes from the Norman Manley International Airport, and a few minutes drive from the University of the West Indies. The area is known for having some of the most productive soil in the country, but unfortunately, this area has been used for mostly residential and commercial development.
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Hope Gardens
Hope GardensThe Hope Botanical Gardens, also known as the Royal Botanical Gardens, hail back to Jamaica’s colonial past. In 1873, it was established by Major Richard Hope, who was a commander in the British Army. He was given an estate for his part in taking control of Jamaica from the Spanish.
The Hope Gardens is spread across 200 acres of land, which was just a small fraction of Major Richard Hope’s estate. It is currently the largest botanical garden in the Caribbean.
The Gardens and Zoo are located on Old Hope Rd., which is about 30 minutes from the Norman Manley International Airport, and a few minutes drive from the University of the West Indies. The area is known for having some of the most productive soil in the country, but unfortunately, this area has been used for mostly residential and commercial development.
Gordon Town
There is a free community river up in Gordon Town.
Spend a day relaxing in the tranquil setting of the Blue Mountains Jamaica Blue Mountain. Tour companies offer guided tours and day trip that carry you away from the bustle of Kingston into the calm cool atmosphere of the Blue Mountains.
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Blue Mountains
Spend a day relaxing in the tranquil setting of the Blue Mountains Jamaica Blue Mountain. Tour companies offer guided tours and day trip that carry you away from the bustle of Kingston into the calm cool atmosphere of the Blue Mountains.
Food scene
Here’s a list of places to eat while in the area
At Hellshire you can expect to be greeted by the warm Caribbean Sea, people selling raw oysters (I dare you to try), horse rides, local music and the best-fried fish you’ll ever taste!
Jamaicans who now live abroad always stop by Hellshire for their escovitch fish fix.
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Playa Hellshire
At Hellshire you can expect to be greeted by the warm Caribbean Sea, people selling raw oysters (I dare you to try), horse rides, local music and the best-fried fish you’ll ever taste!
Jamaicans who now live abroad always stop by Hellshire for their escovitch fish fix.
Located at 106 Hope Road (about a 10-minute drive from the apartment), Sovereign Centre is a bright, 3-level shopping centre with retailers, restaurants, a pharmacy & movie theatre.
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Sovereign Centre
106 Hope RdLocated at 106 Hope Road (about a 10-minute drive from the apartment), Sovereign Centre is a bright, 3-level shopping centre with retailers, restaurants, a pharmacy & movie theatre.
Located at 71 Lady Musgrave Rd, CRU Bar & Kitchen boasts a rooftop restaurant and bar where you can have an after-work drink or meet up with friends.
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CRU Bar and Kitchen
71 Lady Musgrave RdLocated at 71 Lady Musgrave Rd, CRU Bar & Kitchen boasts a rooftop restaurant and bar where you can have an after-work drink or meet up with friends.
Offers a casino, sports bar and pub-style food.
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100 Hope Rd
100 Hope RoadOffers a casino, sports bar and pub-style food.
Located at 51, 6 Hope Rd, Kingston
TGIF is a casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
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TGI Fridays
6 Hope RdLocated at 51, 6 Hope Rd, Kingston
TGIF is a casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
Located at 8 Hillcrest Ave, Kingston, this gourmet restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine.
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Fromage Bistro
8 Hillcrest AveLocated at 8 Hillcrest Ave, Kingston, this gourmet restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine.
Located at Unit # 2, 80 Lady Musgrave Rd, Kingston, this is a great breakfast spot serving up tasty omelettes and crepes.
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Tea Tree Crêperie
16 Lady Musgrave RdLocated at Unit # 2, 80 Lady Musgrave Rd, Kingston, this is a great breakfast spot serving up tasty omelettes and crepes.
Located at 74 Lady Musgrave Road, Ragamuffin Hostel & Coffee Bar is set 0.8 miles to Peter tosh museum and 1.3 miles to Emancipation City Park. This Kingston hostel features such facilities as a restaurant and a garden.
Here you can try Caribbean meals in the Tea Tree Creperie located within 100 feet away. Swallowfield Chapel is set within 1.2 miles away from Ragamuffin Hostel & Coffee Bar. The nearest airport is Norman Manley International located 0.5 miles away.
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Ragamuffin Hostel & Coffee Bar
74 Lady Musgrave RdLocated at 74 Lady Musgrave Road, Ragamuffin Hostel & Coffee Bar is set 0.8 miles to Peter tosh museum and 1.3 miles to Emancipation City Park. This Kingston hostel features such facilities as a restaurant and a garden.
Here you can try Caribbean meals in the Tea Tree Creperie located within 100 feet away. Swallowfield Chapel is set within 1.2 miles away from Ragamuffin Hostel & Coffee Bar. The nearest airport is Norman Manley International located 0.5 miles away.
Located at the new Sovereign North, treat yourself to wine and food and amazing salads.
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Uncorked!
6 Barbican RdLocated at the new Sovereign North, treat yourself to wine and food and amazing salads.
This plaza has a variety of great restaurants serving Indian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, & Mediterranean cuisine and a night club. You can also check out the famous “Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records” while here.
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Market Place
67 Constant Spring RdThis plaza has a variety of great restaurants serving Indian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, & Mediterranean cuisine and a night club. You can also check out the famous “Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records” while here.
Just 10 minutes away from the apartment complex, this is a vibrant indoor/outdoor hangout spot offering great Mexican food with a Jamaican twist.
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Chilitos Jamexican Food
88 Hope RdJust 10 minutes away from the apartment complex, this is a vibrant indoor/outdoor hangout spot offering great Mexican food with a Jamaican twist.
71 Lady Musgrave Rd
This high-end supermarket has a cafe attached, as well as a sushi restaurant (East Japanese Annex) on the compound.
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CPJ Market
71 Lady Musgrave Rd71 Lady Musgrave Rd
This high-end supermarket has a cafe attached, as well as a sushi restaurant (East Japanese Annex) on the compound.
Located at 9 Phoenix Avenue (less than 5 minutes from the apartment complex). This restaurant offers indoor/outdoor dining with a garden feel.
The Porch
9 Phoenix AveLocated at 9 Phoenix Avenue (less than 5 minutes from the apartment complex). This restaurant offers indoor/outdoor dining with a garden feel.
Ribbiz UltraLounge
7-9 E Kings House RdQuite a popular dining spot. Good appetizers, entrees and a nice, relaxing vibe.
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South Avenue Grill
20A South AveQuite a popular dining spot. Good appetizers, entrees and a nice, relaxing vibe.
Emergency
Just in case …
University Hospital of the West Indies
7 Golding AveAndrews Memorial Hospital
27 Hope RdNew Kingston Police Post
77 Knutsford BlvdTravel
The NMIA is about a 40 minute drive to and from the apartment.
Norman Manley International Airport
Supermarket
Located in the Barbican Centre, you will also find Wendy’s fast food among other restaurants, shops, and a dry cleaner. There is also a bar and a casino in this plaza.
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Loshusan Supermarket
29 E Kings House RdLocated in the Barbican Centre, you will also find Wendy’s fast food among other restaurants, shops, and a dry cleaner. There is also a bar and a casino in this plaza.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Use google maps to see the bus routes and schedule.
The wait times and crowding can be an issue for public for buses. I would recommend route, chartered taxis or Uber for getting around.
Qué debes empacar
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellant
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellant
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Route Taxis
A very popular and affordable way of getting around. Take caution however, as the drivers are not the most careful.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Private taxis & Uber
There are quite a few private taxi companies that can get you around town if you choose not to drive. On-time, City Guide and Apollo are a few of the better known ones. Uber is also available and affordable here if you download the app on your next visit.