Rainy Day in Prague:
What to Do When You Have Luggage

Rain in Prague: How to Adapt Your Plans

Prague is beautiful in any weather, but navigating the city with luggage on a rainy day can be tricky. Narrow sidewalks, puddles, cobblestones and crowded trams make everything slower. This guide shows the easiest indoor routes, luggage-friendly stops and ways to enjoy your time even when the weather isn’t ideal.

1. Where to go first when it's raining

If you’ve just arrived or checked out and it starts raining, your priority should be to get indoors quickly and comfortably. These areas are practical:

• Prague Main Station (Hlavní nádraží): cafés, shops, metro access.
• Palladium Mall: 200+ shops, food court, dry and warm.
• Wenceslas Square: many cafés, restaurants and covered passages.

2. Museums & indoor attractions ideal for rainy days

Good places to wait out the rain without carrying heavy bags around:

• National Museum: spacious, stroller-friendly, luggage is allowed with limits.
• Museum of the City of Prague: less crowded than the big attractions.
• DOX Contemporary Art Centre: great for a quiet, slow morning.
• Hamleys or LEGO Museum: ideal for families with kids.

3. Cafés perfect for long stops

Prague has many cafés designed for people who stay longer — working travelers, digital nomads, and tourists waiting for check-in.

• Můj šálek kávy (Karlín)
• Café Louvre (New Town)
• EMA Espresso Bar (near the Main Station)
• Café Savoy (Lesser Town)

4. What to do with your luggage in the rain

The main challenge isn’t the rain — it’s the combination of rain + luggage. Some options work better than others:

• Hotel luggage room: perfect if you’re staying in a hotel.
• Lockers at Main Station: reliable but you must return there later.
• Storage shops: useful but require going across town.
• Luggage pickup services: good for bad weather days because you don’t need to cross the city with bags.

5. Small rainy-day itineraries

5.1 Easy indoor route (2–3 hours)

• Palladium → Republic Square cafés → covered passages → Old Town inside streets

5.2 Culture & comfort (3–4 hours)

• National Museum → tram to Karlín → coffee shops & bakeries

5.3 Family-friendly rainy plan

• LEGO Museum → lunch → Hamleys indoor play zones

6. Tips for staying dry and comfortable

• Use metro entrances for shelter during heavy rain.
• Carry a small foldable umbrella in your day bag.
• Avoid steep areas like Prague Castle in bad weather.
• If you have multiple bags, plan one fixed “indoor zone” instead of moving across the city.

7. Weather changes fast — plan flexibly

Prague weather can shift quickly, especially in spring and autumn. On a rainy day, it’s better to pick 1–2 bigger indoor locations and stay in that area until the weather improves.

Some travelers choose to send their luggage ahead to the airport or a storage point so they can spend the day freely and move between indoor spots without rushing.