Why go
- Capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
History
Kingstown is the capital and largest city of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The city, located on the main island of Saint Vincent, has the main port and the biggest commercial center of the islands. With a population of 12,909 (2012), Kingstown is the most populous settlement in the country. It is the island's agricultural industry centre and a port of entry for tourists. The city lies within the parish of Saint George in the south-west corner of Saint Vincent.
Where to stay
Saint George, Rose Cottage Road, St. Vincent & Grenadines · rosewoodsvg.com
Cedars, Bequia, VC, Lower Bay Rd, VC0402, St. Vincent & Grenadines · wildlotusglamping.com
Tropical Hideaway 5* Suites and Villas Bequia Estate, VC, Richmond Hill, Bequia VC0400, St. Vincent & Grenadines · tropicalhideawaybequia.com
Windward Highway, Diamond, St. Vincent & Grenadines · ihg.com
VC, Indian Bay Rd, Villa VC0100, St. Vincent & Grenadines · stonetrailvillas.com
Arnos Vale, St. Vincent & Grenadines · marinershotel.com
5PQM+W83 Buccament Bay Secondary School, Buccament, St. Vincent & Grenadines · sandals.com
VC0120, St. Vincent & Grenadines · bluelagoonsvg.com
Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines · grenadinehouse.com
4QJX+G5G, Arnos Vale, St. Vincent & Grenadines · youngisland.com
Villa Beach, Villa, St. Vincent & Grenadines · beachcombershotel.com
Belmont Walkway, Belmont, Bequia, St. Vincent & Grenadines · bequiaplantationhotel.com
4RM8+W5F, Ribishi, St. Vincent & Grenadines · hotelalexandrina.com
Villa, St. Vincent & Grenadines · lavuehotel.com
Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent & Grenadines · gingerbreadhotel.com
4QMX+P97, Arnos Vale VC1000, St. Vincent & Grenadines · paradisesvg.com
4RH4+MFP, Calliaqua, St. Vincent & Grenadines · pointbayresorts.com
5Q3G+77G, Bay St, Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines · cobblestoneinnsvg.com
Admiralty Harbour Bequia Island, Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent & Grenadines · frangipanibequia.com
Windward Highway, Diamond, St. Vincent & Grenadines · myahshotel.com
Villa Beach, St. George, St. Vincent & Grenadines · sunsetshores.com
VC, Ocean Mist Avenue, Kingstown VC0100, St. Vincent & Grenadines
5Q9H+5QG, Lodge Village - Green Hill Rd, Liberty Lodge, St. Vincent & Grenadines
2Q46+JR6, Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent & Grenadines
VC, Arnos Vale, Kingstown VC0280, St. Vincent & Grenadines · booking.com
Harmony Hall, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Indoor
3 Heritage Square., Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Indoor
Belair, St. Vincent & Grenadines · springviewapartment.com
Brighton, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Wilson Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines
4QPW+F7R, Indian bay, Villa, St. Vincent & Grenadines · hotelscheck-in.com
Bequia Island, VC, Port Elizabeth VC0400, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Ribishi, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Brighton, Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Arnos Vale Arnos Vale Kingstown VC, Arnos Vale VC0100, St. Vincent & Grenadines
5Q2J+8H4, Kingstown Hl, Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines
CasaVilla, Villa Flat, VC, St. Vincent & Grenadines
McKies Hill road, Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Fast Food · Menu is different daily, Fridays usually have a barbeque Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Upper…
Fast Food · Sale of Hot Dogs on the road side only Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Restaurant · Restaurant & Bar that serves fast food and drinks. Locally made jewelry is also sold.
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Seafood, Burger, Salad, Pasta, Chicken, Pizza, Restaurant · Seafood/Burger restaurant · Windward Highway, Villa · flowwinebar.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cake, Barbecue, Caribbean, Fast Food · Cake/Barbecue fast food · Grenville Street
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · Bay Street
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Pizza, Coffee Shop, Patties, Fast Food · Burger/Pizza fast food
Breakfast, Fish, Restaurant · Breakfast/Fish restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fried Chicken, Fries, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Fried Chicken fast food · Upper Bay Street, Kingstown, VC0100
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00, Sa-Su 16:00-21:00
Regional, Fast Food · Has Free WiFi Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · South River Road, VC0100
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Chicken, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sun, Wed, Thurs, Sat. nights Features: outdoor seating · Leeward Highway, Campden Park
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · North River Road
Burger, Chicken, Cake, Barbecue, Coffee Shop, Caribbean, Fast Food · Burger/Chicken fast food
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00 Features: delivery
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · South River Road, VC0100
Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Caribbean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-16:30
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Doubles, Fast Food · Regional/Doubles fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Argyle International Airport (SVD) 8 km to the centre
Kingstown, 04, VC — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Leeward Islands Air Transport) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Bridgetown, Castries, Point Salines, Port-of-spain (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (Dash 8-300, ATR 72, AT4) · 4 routes: Bridgetown, Castries, Point Salines, Port-of-spain
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.
J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) 19 km to the centre
Bequia, 06, VC — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Mustique Airport (MQS) 30 km to the centre
Lovell, 06, VC — 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
Kingstown
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Port Elizabeth
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Kingstown, Saint Vincent - Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Ferry route
Charlestown, Canouan - Kingstown, Saint Vincent
Ferry route
Kingstown, Saint Vincent - Clifton, Union Island
Ferry route
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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kingstown, 0.5 km); routes include Kingstown, Saint Vincent - Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Charlestown, Canouan - Kingstown, Saint Vincent, Kingstown, Saint Vincent - Clifton, Union Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 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
Boat Tour
Sightseeing