You ought to make an effort to mend it at the very least!
Although hostels are typically less expensive than hotels, this does not indicate that the accommodations must be of a worse quality simply because hostels are less expensive. The lodging rates paid by travelers ought to be sufficient to cover the costs of maintaining and repairing the hostel. Unless, of course, the owner is a stingy snob who looks down on others.
This individual’s vacation to Barcelona was a complete and utter disaster. When the horrible odor made its way into his room, it destroyed what was already shaping up to be one of the worst travel experiences of this guy’s life. The personnel at the hostel were aware that one of the bathrooms had a clogged toilet, but rather than fixing it, they posted a note on the door.