There are many places to live near the zoo, but most of them are privately run, and the health and safety are not guaranteed. You can choose budget hotels, such as New Yan Dou Head Office, Home Inn Xizhimen and Jinjiang Inn Xizhimen, which are not far from the zoo and can be reached directly. The standard room price is definitely higher than 150 yuan, but the economic room price will not be higher than 150 yuan.

It's really faster to go to the zoo by subway from Beijing Railway Station. Get off at Xizhimen, take the ring subway and get off at the southwest exit (there will be a sign that says "Go to 13 Line"). Go west after coming out and walk to the zoo for about 15 minutes. You can also take the bus (cross the road to the west and you will see the bus stop, and there is a zoo stop at any one). It's almost time to wait for the bus at 2 stops (individuals), plus the traffic jam, and the time for the bus to enter and leave the station. PS: Besides, the zoo and the clothing market are between the zoo and Xizhimen. You still have to walk a little after getting off.