Despite being one of Europes most visited destinations, Barcelona is not, Id argue, a hotel city.

Intrigued, I decided to check in myself.

I shrugged, deciding I was finished with work for the day.

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Photo: James McDonald

Id forgotten how lucky I was to call the city home.

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Photo: James McDonald

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Photo: Courtesy of Borneta

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Photo: Facundo Ruiz