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Two mattress testers sit on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room.
The 5 best mattresses we've tested and rate above all others for super-comfy sleep Make 2026 the year you take your sleep seriously. Browse our guide to the 5 best mattresses for your needs and budget, based on our in-depth testing and hands-on experience.
Tom's Guide Sleep Concierge team image shows two of our mattress testers sitting on a luxury hybrid mattress in our sleep product testing lab
Find your ideal bed with our free Sleep Concierge 'mattress finder' service — picks from our experts Need a new mattress, pillow or bedding set but unsure where to start? Answer these six simple questions and our Sleep Concierge team will send you recommendations unique to you
Tom's Guide Sleep Editor Nicola Appleton sleeps on the Helix Midnight Luxe, a mattress she still rates as the best mattress for side sleepers after sleeping on it for two years and re-testing it three times. Here Nicola is dressed in bed socks, a gingham shirt, black dungarees, and is lying with her head on a white pillow. Blue text containing the word 'Tested' wraps around all sides of the photo, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026 badge overlaid in the bottom left hand corner.
Why the Helix Midnight Luxe is still my go-to bed for side sleepers two years after testing it I've slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe for the past two years and have have tested it three times. Here's why I think it's still the best mattress for side sleepers that you can buy today.
A woman dressed in a blue night shirt sleeps peacefully on her partner's chest, as he sleeps with his head on a stone colored bed pillow. In the top left hand corner is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2026 logo.
Sleep Awareness Week 2026 is here — and the '7:1 Rule' is the sleep hack you need to know Our central hub for Sleep Awareness Week 2026 features expert interviews, the latest longevity science, and the top-rated tech to help you master your sleep regularity and live longer.
Composite image of the Siena 10" Signature, EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam, Nectar Classic, Bear Original and DreamCloud Classic mattresses
5 lesser-known mattress brands that deliver hotel comfort on a budget – under $300 for a queen Not in the market for a premium mattress? Try the five budget and mid-range beds our testers loved instead

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A woman sits on the foot of a queen size Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, her arms stretched as she considers the size of the mattress

I truly hate to say it, but luxury mattresses are worth every penny — these are the 7 hotel-worthy mattresses I'd recommend for the best sleep of your life

By Lauren Jeffries last updated

Our expert team have tested the best luxury mattresses of the year — these are the 7 we recommend for high-quality comfort and support

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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress placed on a white bed frame in our blue testing bedroom

I didn't think this cheap mattress could provide proper back support, but 5 months on and I'm still waking up pain-free

By Ruth Jones last updated

Editor's Choice

Our in-depth and unfiltered review of the Siena Signature Mattress, including lab testing and expert insight into why this mattress is a dream for back sleepers.

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A close-up of the Avocado Green logo on the Avocado Green Mattress

If you sleep hot, this top-rated organic mattress could banish your night sweats — its naturally cooling and eco-friendly materials are great for your sleep and the environment

By Michele Ross last updated

Editor's Choice

Our team of expert mattress testers review the Avocado Green mattress after assessing its performance both at home and in our Tom's Guide Sleep Lab.

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A split screen featuring an image of the Leesa Legend Mattress in a modern bedroom, and a close-up image of a hand feeling the mattress's cover. In the top-left foreground, there is a Presidents' Day sale badge.

I tested this luxury hybrid mattress for side sleepers a year ago — it's still the closest I've ever got to sleeping on a five-star hotel bed

By Frances Daniels published

I'm a side sleeper, and I loved the hotel-style comfort of the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress. Right now, there's 30% off in the Presidents' Day mattress sales.

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The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other

Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels published

The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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The Saatva Classic luxury innerspring hybrid is the best mattress we've tested, scoring 4.8 out of 5 in our seven robust data-led lab tests and value for money analysis. Here it's photographed on a white wooden bed frame in our blue coloured sleep product testing lab

The best mattress of 2026: Tried and tested by certified sleep experts

By Claire Davies last updated

We’ve tested over 120 mattresses and have never slept better than we have on these 5 – meet the best mattresses we recommend in 2026, from the Saatva Classic to the DreamCloud Hybrid

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This image shows mattress tester Lauren Jeffries sitting on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. In the top right corner is an inset image showing a close up of a 10kg weight balancing easily on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress.

I tested the Saatva Classic mattress and this feature is a game changer for seniors (I've already sent the link to my 69-year-old mom)

By Ruth Jones published

As soon as Saatva's Presidents' Day mattress sale dropped I sent the link to my mom, because this luxury bed has one feature seniors shouldn't overlook.

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The image shows a mattress tester lying on her side on a white mattress with a dark blue trim, set inside a blue bedroom. An inset image shows the close up of a manicured hand on the mattress' surface.

I've tested the Helix Midnight Luxe twice and was blown away by its support for side sleepers both times — but there’s a different reason I recommend this luxury hybrid

By Nicola Appleton published

After testing it twice, the Helix Midnight Luxe is the mattress I recommend to side sleepers with back pain (and there's 27% off right now when you use the code TOMS27)

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The Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper on a memory foam bed. Two circular frames in the foreground feature close-up shots of the bed topper.

I loved how this organic bed topper gave my cheap mattress an immediate luxury, non-toxic upgrade — and it's now down to its lowest price in the Presidents' Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Latex beds offer luxury support, but I can't afford one — so I use this organic mattress topper instead

Mattress Toppers
King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattresses do hotels use?

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to the mattresses used by the most celebrated hotels around the world (and yes, you can buy them)

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