Irish Town Travel Guide

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Irish Town showing forests, mountains and tropical scenes
Irish Town which includes a pool and views
Irish Town
Irish Town showing mountains
Irish Town showing a pool and a luxury hotel or resort

As you roam the Blue Mountains, stop off at this village. Between the misty hiking trails and the edge of the city is this little window into Jamaican life.

Explore the unique time capsule of Irish Town, a small Jamaican village unbothered by the world. Driving up in the hills of St. Andrew, you’ll discover this place that seems a universe away from the bustle of the city of Kingston.

Irish Town is a self-contained community with many lifelong residents. However, it is connected to Kingston in terms of movements of people, perhaps more like a suburb. The village is a common stop on the way to the national park attractions such as Holywell ParkOpens in a new window, the nearby coffee plantations and the famous Strawberry Hill Resort. Stop in Irish Town to mingle with local residents and soak up the atmosphere of a typical Jamaican town.

It’s a true delight to smell the coffee growing nearby, the aroma carried on the clear mountain breeze. To see how the beans for your morning drink are grown and harvested, make an appointment for a tour of the plantation at the Craighton Estate.

From Irish Town get a full sense of Jamaica’s natural beauty: lush vegetation, staggering mountain ranges, palm trees and pristine white shores down below. Go to the local bar and have a drink with the locals. Hear the stories of this area and how it’s been changing. You might run into some Rastafarians from the settlement nearby. St Mark’s Chapel is a charming little white clapboard place of worship. In its small cemetery are graves dating to the mid-19th century.

Hiking around this area’s waterfalls and forest trails is a wonderful way to spend a day. As you may have guessed from the name, a number of Irish settlers came to this site in the past. The locals here still grow potatoes as well as coffee. Drive carefully and pay attention to signs on the narrow roads leading to Irish Town, between KingstonOpens in a new window and the Blue and John Crow Mountains National ParkOpens in a new window.

Strawberry Hill

Strawberry Hill

3 out of 5
Island Outpost, Irish Town, Saint Andrew
The price is AU$475 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$475
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in Irish Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Hardwar Gap are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"The staff, the room, the food and the grounds were excellent. I can't wait to return."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Strawberry Hill
S Hotel Kingston

S Hotel Kingston

4.5 out of 5
1 St Lucia Avenue, Kingston, Saint Andrew
The price is AU$387 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$387
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,521 reviews)
"Great for the price and the location. I don't get the "Luxury Boutique" feel as you would expect. I stay here often so clearly there isn't anything at all wrong with the property. I had a VIP upgrade, but I'm not quite sure what that was. Rooms very clean towels and sheets very clean actually white ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

S Hotel Kingston
ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2-4 King Street, Kingston
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$271 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$271
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews)
"Staff was good at there job they treat us very good it’s my second time staying there I will be back there I will tell my friends about this place"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Abacus Jamaica the Zana Suite

Abacus Jamaica the Zana Suite

3 out of 5
117 Constant Spring Rd, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Super Value Town Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (56 reviews)
"My hostess Novelette was very cooperative and eager to ensure my stay went well. She was always ready to answer any questions asked to make my stay comfortable. I would certainly stay here again should the opportunity arise."

Reviewed on 15 July 2024

Abacus Jamaica the Zana Suite
The Gardens

The Gardens

3 out of 5
23 Liguanea Avenue, Kingston 6, Kingston, Saint Andrew
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Palace ...
7.2/10 Good! (52 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here,the property was VERY clean,the pool was VERY clean,the view from my room was excellent,omg the bed was very comfortable,this place just gave me a peace of mind,and the owner Anika I give her a huge thumbs up,she was very friendly and helpful it was a 10/10 experience ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

The Gardens
Reggae Legends Estate

Reggae Legends Estate

2.5 out of 5
Skyline Dr, Kingston, St. Andrew Parish
Book a stay at this spa villa in Kingston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bob Marley Museum and Hope Zoo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"After a handful of stays here, this definitely feels like a home away from home. If you're looking for a traditional hotel experience with typical hotel amenities, this may not be the spt for you (although it still may be - they have god wifi, TVs, a proper full kitchen, a pool and an onsite restaurant), ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Reggae Legends Estate
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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