Say bye to night sweats.
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It goes without saying, but sleep is such an extremely important part of life. As such, your entire bedding setup, from the sheets and pillows to the mattress and bed frame, should be tailored to your personal preferences. If you run hot and have had trouble sleeping lately (no thanks in part to the heat wave rolling by), then it may be time to invest in a mattress with cooling capabilities. This upgrade to your setup can help you sleep so much better, and can even help bring your electric bill down. However, in the era of online shopping, it can be hard to trust which product is ideal for your living situation, so we weeded through the subpar options for you and created a list of the best cooling mattresses ahead.
The options we found do their job in different ways, but typically they're made of a breathable fabric that supports air flow. You may find mattresses with special foam technology that dissipates heat or hybrid options made from foam and coils that don't trap you and your partner's body heat. Since these mattresses come with special features, the prices can be a bit higher than say what you'd buy off Amazon, but the right piece is worth the investment.
And for you extra, extra hot sleepers out there, consider adding on a cooling comforter, linen sheets, and a cooling mattress topper too. In today's day and age, there are many solutions to dealing with those dreaded night sweats. Plus, you won't have to leave your air conditioner on the highest fan setting possible anymore. Without further ado, shop our top cooling mattresses, ahead.
Our top pick for best cooling mattress is the RejuvenatePlus Mattress from Purple, which one of our editors swears by (and she's particular with her bedding!). "If there's one constant throughout my high-maintenance sleep routine, it's this: the right mattress must be soft yet supportive, and Purple’s RejuvenatePlus model, ticks both boxes with ease," Digital Editor Kate McGregor explains. "Non-toxic and hypoallergenic, the mattress features a laundry list of comfort components in order to make every night your best night's sleep–including a base of coils, six different layers of foam, and Purple's signature grid."
The top layer of this Purple mattress boasts a cooling quilted cover that's also antimicrobial, supported by two other layers deeper in that promote air flow. If you toss and turn in your sleep, like McGregor does, you'll be supported from every, cooling angle.
| Mattress Type | Foam |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Medium-Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 100-Night |
| Sizes | Twin XL, Queen, King, California King, Split King |
This memory foam Zinus mattress is infused with a cooling gel to prioritize both your comfort and your body temperature. While contouring to the shape of your body, it boasts a medium-firm comfort level and is made from CertiPUR-US certified foam, promising a healthier sleep. The feel of this cooling mattress mirrors that of the original Zinus mattress, which Deputy Digital Editor Katelyn Lunders has slept on for five years. "I slept on Zinus's original mattress for five years and can't recommend it enough for the quality at such an affordable price point," she explains.
| Mattress Type | Gel Memory Foam |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Medium-Firm |
| Sleep Trial | N/A |
| Sizes | Twin, Full, Queen, Short Queen, King |
Coming in two different firmness options—medium or firm—the Quail mattress from Nest is made from CertiPUR-US certified, USA-made Energex foam with cooling technology. The top layer of the product is a temperature-responsive foam, and the layer under that boasts a SmartFlow Foam that works to dissipate heat and soften the mattress. Plus, all of it is covered in a cooling fabric, for the perfect night's sleep every night.
| Mattress Type | Foam |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Medium and Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 365-Night |
| Sizes | Multiple |
If you're more on the warm side, Saatva's classic mattress allows for steady airflow to escape through its coils. The system is practical and provides great support. This is a great option for sleepers who prefer a firm, durable bed that can last for years.
House Beautiful's Creative Director, Nicolas Neubeck, credits this Saatva mattress for preventing his sleep divorce and keeping him noticeably cooler throughout the night. "I tend to sleep hot but am happy to report I am sleeping cooler than I have on my previous memory foam mattresses," he explains. "This is partially thanks to the pillow top, made from breathable, hypoallergenic organic cotton, and the dual-coil design of the mattress base, which provides more airflow to create a cooler sleep experience."
| Mattress Type | Hybrid Memory Foam and Coils |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 365-Night |
| Sizes | Multiple |
Hybrid beds are the top choice for shoppers looking for a cool night of sleep. This mattress is topped with a breathable quilt cover with air-flow technology. The gel memory foam underneath pulls heat away from your body and relieves pressure points. The coils prevent you from sinking too far deep into your mattress for a healthy amount of sleep.
| Mattress Type | Hybrid Gel Memory Foam and Coils |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Medium-Firm |
| Sleep Trial | N/A |
| Sizes | Twin XL, Queen, King, California King |
Tuft & Needle makes all of their mattresses with graphite-infused foam to cool your body. There is also antimicrobial protection by HeiQ which prevents odor and increases the longevity of your investment. If you tend to roll to your side while you sleep, this bed has extra edge support so you feel safe to move around, even when your partner is in bed. Verified purchaser E.M. Flynn wrote in their review, "The cover helps with more cool sleep and is antimicrobial too! You sleep at a comfortable temp."
| Mattress Type | Gel Memory Foam |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Medium-Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 100-Night |
| Sizes | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King |
If you're in need of a luxurious night of sleep, this line runs ten degrees cooler than other Tempur-pedic mattresses. The Luxebreeze has it all: phase change materials, cool-to-the-touch properties, a machine-washable removable outer cover, and a breathable design that offers pressure relief. It's a dream come true available in six sizes.
| Mattress Type | Hybrid Foam and Coils |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Soft, Medium-Hybrid, Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 90-Night |
| Sizes | Twin Long, Queen, King, Split King, California King, Split California King |
This mattress feels like absolute magic. This is all thanks to the hybrid design, which improves airflow, and the GlacioTex tech, which helps regulate body temperature using gel beads that respond to the highs and lows of your body so you can cool down. It's cool to touch and cradles your body. Try it out with a 120-night trial.
| Mattress Type | Foam and Coils |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Soft, Medium, Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 120-night |
| Sizes | Multiple |
This organic mattress makes you feel at one with nature while cleverly protecting you from the pressure of hot summer nights. Eco-friendly, you'll sleep with peace of mind knowing the natural cotton is Global Organic Textile Certified. It is topped with airy Talalay latex to increase airflow and keep you cool all night long.
| Mattress Type | Foam |
|---|---|
| Firmness Level | Medium-Firm |
| Sleep Trial | 100-night |
| Sizes | Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King |
When it came to selecting the best cooling mattresses, we turned to our editors first as the experts. Many of us are hot sleepers, so that automatically put us at an advantage in terms of suggesting picks. For the mattresses that didn't pass through our hands for testing directly, we turned to trusted names in the business like Tuft and Needle, Tempur-pedic, and Birch Living for cooling mattress options. We spent over 10 hours reading through reviews and seeing what real customers were saying about the mattresses. For any options with negative reviews, we left off this list. We only picked the cooling mattresses that customers seem to genuinely love, and included them on this list.
Material: Before even starting your search for the right cooling mattress—or any mattress, for that matter—you should be sure what material, and therefore feel, of mattress you need for your best sleep. There are so many options to choose from, and thankfully with how technology has progressed, a cooling mattress doesn't come in a "one-size fits all" material. You can have a super plush cooling mattress with a pillow top and coils, or an extremely firm one filled with memory foam and gel. Whether you're a side sleeper or a stomach sleeper, you should go into this process knowing what works best for you.
Sleep Trial and Warranty: Because sleep is so personal, a trial and good warranty is basically necessary to us when it comes to shopping for a mattress, especially if you're only using online resources. Before you buy, check out if you get a sleep trial with your mattress, and see if it comes with a warranty or if you can buy one. It would be such a shame to splurge on a seemingly great mattress then have it not work for you, and being unable to send it back.
Cooling Capabilities: As a hot sleeper searching specifically for a cooling mattress, it's essential to make sure you know how the technology works and to read through reviews of people who have had the mattress throughout the break-in period. Ensure you triple-check that your particular mattress can help regulate your body temperature, and if you need more intense cooling, go for something a bit more high-tech.
When you're shopping for a cooling mattress, you'll want to make sure it has features designed to enhance breathability and heat dissipation. Hybrid mattresses are known for being one of the most cooling because of their combined innerspring coils with foam or latex layers (though if you're allergic to latex, it won't be suitable for you). The coil construction allows for better airflow compared to traditional all-foam mattresses, which can help with heat dissipation. Another popular mattress type, which you've seen included on this list, is gel memory foam. Mattresses infused with gel and other cooling materials can help draw heat away from your body. The gel helps regulate temperature by absorbing and dissipating heat. In addition, mattresses with covers made from bamboo or Tencel fabric can also contribute to cooling. These materials are known for their breathability and moisture-wicking properties.
Everyone needs their beauty sleep, and the House Beautiful editors aren't any different. We want everyone to get the best sleep possible, so we've become experts in all things bedding—from pillow reviews to sheet set roundups to bed frame ideas—to ensure we only recommend the best of the best to you. Our love of mattresses knows no bounds, as you can see from our many editor-tested reviews, and we have a fair number of people on the team who are self-proclaimed hot sleepers. We wouldn't recommend anything we don't already use ourselves or trust from retailers.
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