The Praktik Hotel in Barcelona is a budget property, but it does certain things slightly differently from its competitors. The 43 guestrooms are small, but the beds are large and comfortable. Each room has a shelf and a few hangers instead of a cupboard and a 24-hour intercom instead of a phone. Reception is opening from 09:00 to 11:00 and 20:00 to 22:00 during the week and from 08:00 to 12:00 and 19:00 to 23:00 at weekends. The Praktik Access Code allows guests to enter the hotel outside of opening hours. There’s also an automatic check-in vending machine, which allows you to access your room any time.