HOHO in Rain: Best Seats, Gear, and Warm Stops

Smart rainy day HOHO plan: lower-deck warmth, museum stops, coffee breaks, and gear to pack.

2/7/2026

12 min read

HOHO double-decker with rain-slicked street reflections

Rain reflections

Keep Warm

Lower deck; longer rides between hops.
Pack compact umbrella and gloves.

Museum-Heavy Loop

V&A / Natural History near Kensington
National Gallery at Trafalgar
Tate Modern near the river

Hot chocolate at museum cafes resets morale nicely.

Bonus

Photograph reflections on wet streets — London looks cinematic.

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Rain Playbook

Indoor Pivots

Kensington museums (Exhibition Road).
National Gallery and nearby cafes.

Photo Ideas

Reflections on bridges; umbrellas as color pops.
Monochrome edits for mood.

Lower-deck rides + fewer hops = warmer, happier day.

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London Travel Expert

Jag har satt ihop den här guiden för att göra din London‑dag enkel, flexibel och fylld med lokala tips – från bästa utsiktspunkter till de lugnaste tiderna att åka.