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If you’re consistently thrashing about all night, waking up drenched because of night sweats, a cooling mattress may be the best solution for dependably falling asleep more quickly, staying asleep for longer, and waking up feeling fresh, dry, and well-rested.
A quality cooling mattress sports a breathable and airy interior for maximum airflow and will absorb and disperse your body heat to regulate your temperature, so warm sleepers don’t overheat overnight. It may sound like a marketing gimmick to novice bedding buyers, but you may be surprised at how much your sleep health will improve by sleeping on a cooling mattress that lowers your temperature even just a few degrees.
Since there are countless cooling mattresses on the market, we’ve thoroughly investigated, compared, and slept on a wide selection of the best mattresses to hand-pick the best models available. Whether you prefer a plush mattress or a much firmer bed, are shopping on a budget, or need the most luxurious sleeping experience money can buy, these are the top cooling mattresses of the year for toasty sleepers searching for relief.
How to choose the best cooling mattress
Cooling design
While there are many cooling mattresses to choose from, there are a few ways to identify models that will give you the body temperature-regulating, chilled sleep you’re looking for. Be on the lookout for memory foam mattresses made with cooling, gel-infused foam, airy and breathable hybrid mattresses that utilize both foam and coils in their designs, and those that utilize latex instead of memory foam. Superior cooling mattresses utilize fabrics and materials that naturally wick heat away from your body as you sleep, such as copper fibers and organic cotton covers.
Your sleep needs
Whether you’re a side sleeper who prefers an ultra-plush bed, or someone who likes an extra-firm mattress to comfortably sleep on their back or stomach, everyone has their own unique sleep style. Your natural sleeping position, weight, and potential joint, muscle, or back pain are all important things to consider while shopping around for a new mattress.
Price
Although many of the cooling mattresses that made our list cost well over $1,000, there are a few quality, budget-friendly models that are well worth your consideration. If you have your eye on a particularly expensive mattress and are able to put off your purchase for a few weeks or months, chances are good that it will be on sale for an upcoming holiday.
Some of the best times of the year to go mattress shopping include Amazon’s Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, the weeks leading up to Christmas, and Labor Day weekend. In addition, mattress stores and manufacturers traditionally slash prices on “last year’s” mattresses to make room for the new year’s models from late winter through early spring, making it an excellent time to upgrade your bedroom. Check out our guide to the best time to buy a mattress for more.
Trial and warranty
Despite your best efforts, the mattress you ordered and slept on for a few weeks may simply not be the best fit for you and your sleep habits, but the good news is that mattress manufacturers understand that this happens to the best of us. Most offer an ample trial period of between several months and an entire year to allow sleepers to feel completely confident that their purchase is the right investment.
In addition, it’s common for a mattress warranty to extend from ten years to an impressive lifetime warranty on manufacturer defects related to the mattress, its zipper, cover, foundation, and other components. Again, if you plan on purchasing a particularly expensive cooling mattress, it’s a smart idea to check on its warranty just in case something happens in the future.
Our top picks for the best cooling mattresses
Best cooling hybrid mattress: Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling
The best hybrid mattresses, as a rule, tend to run cooler, as their supportive coil-filled bases promote continuous airflow, allowing body heat to sink into the mattress and away from you for all-around cooler sleep. The Aurora Luxe builds upon that core design with a frosty cooling cover, heat-absorbing gel foam, and multiple breathable layers of comfort. In addition to its many temperature-regulating features, Brooklyn Bedding’s Aurora Luxe gets high marks for its comfortable, body-cradling feel, a trio of firmness levels, and especially durable construction.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 13.25 inches
- Firmness level: Soft, Medium, Firm
- Trial period: 120 nights
- Warranty: 10 years
- Price on publish: $1,199 - $2,665
What we like:
- Copper-infused material runs extremely cool
- Plush and reliably comfortable feel
- Excellent motion isolation for couples
What we don’t like:
- Arrives with a strong chemical odor, but it dissipates quickly
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling
Most comfortable cooling mattress: Helix Midnight Luxe
For a mattress that’s both cooling and extremely comfortable, it’s well worth trying out Helix’s Midnight Luxe. You get a choice of either a breathable Tencel cover or a more advanced GlacioTex cover, which actively pulls heat away from the body (although the latter will set you back an extra $249). Beneath this lies three layers of memory foam, the middle of which is copper gel memory foam, designed to provide extra cooling along with its antimicrobial properties. This sits on top of around 1,000 individually wrapped coils, which also help to promote air flow and keep the bed cool. All in all, it’s a comfy, supportive, but cooling option for those who run hot and need a good night’s rest.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 13.5 inches
- Firmness level: Medium
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Warranty: 15 years
- Price on publish: $1,099 - $2,299
What we like:
- Great balance of comfort and support
- Zoned lumbar support coils for cradling hips and shoulders while supporting the spine
- Cooling
What we don’t like:
- GlacioTex cover costs extra
Helix Midnight Luxe
Best cooling mattress for heavy people: Helix Plus with GlacioTex Cooling Cover
The dense body-cradling memory foams, pressure-relieving firmness level, and lasting durability of the Helix Plus were designed to cater to the needs of heavier sleepers, and when combined with the GlacioTex cover, it’s easily the best cooling mattress for anyone with a higher body mass index. (The Helix Plus line also made our list of the best mattress in a box brands.)The GlacioTex cover is optional, but its heat and moisture-wicking properties are surprisingly effective at keeping sleepers dry and cool, making it a must-have upgrade for those who are in need of an especially supportive and firm cooling mattress.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 13.5 inches
- Firmness level: Firm
- Trial period: 100 days
- Warranty: 15-year limited warranty
- Price on publish: $811.30 - $1,811.30
What we like:
- Heat-wicking cover effectively pulls away excess body heat
- Optimized for comfortably sleeping heavier people in all body positions
- Especially supportive and durable design
What we don’t like:
- Much heavier than expected for a bed-in-a-box
Helix Plus with GlacioTex Cooling Cover
Best cooling mattress for side sleepers: Nolah Evolution
Side sleeping is the most common sleeping position by far, but that doesn’t mean just any old mattress will do. Since side sleeping puts pressure on your shoulders and hips, you need a mattress that will cradle those areas while still having enough supportiveness to keep your spine properly aligned. Nolah’s Evolution features multiple layers of foam for keeping those pressure points comfortable, while its layer of individually wrapped coils offers stability and support for your back. In short, it’s tailor-made for side sleepers.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 15 inches
- Firmness level: Plush, firm of luxury firm (optional)
- Trial period: 120 nights
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Price on publish: $974 - $2,079
What we like:
- Supportive and cradling at all the appropriate points
- Cooling topper
- Available in three different firmness options
What we don’t like:
- Some reviewers raise concerns about motion transfer
Nolah Evolution 15"
Best cooling mattress for couples: Leesa Sapira Chill
If you’re sharing a bed with someone else, motion isolation is an important aspect to consider, especially if one of you is a light sleeper and the other tends to move around a lot during the night. Motion isolation means that movement is not transferred from one spot on the bed to another, and Leesa’s Sapria Chill does a great job of this, despite how responsive and “bouncy” it feels to lie on. It’s also designed to be cooling, with multiple breathable or gel-infused layers of foam to help keep the temperature down for both of you.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 14 inches
- Firmness level: Plush, medium-firm, or firm (optional)
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Warranty: 10 years
- Price on publish: $1,124 - $1,799
What we like:
- Optional firmness levels
- Solid motion isolation
- Supportive
What we don’t like:
- Some customers found it softer than expected
Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress, Twin/Medium-Firm
Best cool memory foam mattress: Nectar Premier Copper Mattress
If you love the pressure-relieving support and body-hugging feel of a memory foam mattress, but are having second thoughts because they’re notorious for retaining heat, this will grab your attention. This genuinely cozy mattress includes a series of heat-dispersing copper fibers woven into its cover, and has an airy feel thanks to its gel-infused foam. It also has three layers of premium ergonomic spine-aligning memory foam, making it the ultimate cooling memory foam mattress available today.
Specifications:
- Materials: Memory foam (hybrid available)
- Height: 14 inches
- Firmness level: Medium-firm
- Trial period: One year
- Warranty: Forever warranty
- Price on publish: $1,499 - $2,249
What we like:
- Copper fiber, cooling fabric, and airy interior combine for a noticeably cool mattress
- Excellent full-body support, especially for pressure points and joints
- Minimal motion transfer
What we don’t like:
- The new mattress chemical odor lingered for a few days
Nectar Premier Copper Mattress
Best cooling mattress for back pain: Purple RestorePremier Hybrid Mattress
Purple’s proprietary GelFlex Grid mattress design is equally adept at soothing back pain and promoting a cool sleeping space, but their RestorePremier edition stands out as their go-to mattress for minimizing ongoing aches and pains. Its system of foam-topped coils provides an airy base that delivers full-body support and pressure relief, while Purple’s iconic grid of over 1,400 squares efficiently dissipates your body heat. One of the best mattresses for back pain, it also has excellent motion isolation for couples, and is comfortable and supportive for sleepers of all weights, while its rugged design will easily last for years to come.
Specifications:
- Materials: Hybrid
- Height: 13 inches
- Firmness level: Soft, firm
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Warranty: 10 years
- Price on publish: $3,045 - $6,090
What we like: 15.5 inches
- Innovative grid-like interior wicks away body heat for a noticeably cooler sleep
- Extremely supportive design, while remaining yielding and comfortable
- Perfect comfort for all sleeping positions
What we don’t like:
- A premium mattress that comes with a premium price tag
Purple RestorePremier Hybrid Mattress
Best firm cooling mattress: Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress
Back and stomach sleepers are at their most comfortable when nodding off on an extra-firm mattress like Saava’s Loom & Leaf. This model features the excellent lumbar support and pressure relief of a high-end memory foam mattress, alongside a consistently breezy feel and high level of motion isolation that couples will absolutely appreciate. Those searching for an extra-firm and cool mattress will also enjoy this model’s airy topmost layer and gel-infused memory foam, joint cushioning support, and notably rugged construction.
Specifications:
- Type: Memory foam
- Height: 12 inches
- Firmness level: Medium-firm, firm
- Trial period: One year
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty
- Price on publish: $1,295 - $3,190
What we like:
- Cooling gel-infused foam and breathable organic cotton cover for a much cooler sleep than the average memory foam mattress
- Premium neck, back, and lumbar support
- Especially cozy for stomach and back sleepers
What we don’t like:
- A bit of lingering “new mattress” odor for a few days
Cal King Ultra Premium Firm Memory Foam Mattress Handcrafted for Pressure Relief & Back Support, Get Your Beautyrest | Loom & Leaf By Saatva
Best soft cooling mattress: Winkbeds GravityLux
Although the GravityLux is available in a trio of firmness levels, we appreciated how the softest edition cradles a sleeper’s whole body while providing a high level of spinal and pressure-related support. Its five durable layers of different memory foams are perfectly designed to suit the multiple pressure areas of side sleepers, while its body heat-absorbing and airy upper layers work together to keep them sweat-free and cool.
Specifications:
- Type: Memory foam
- Height: 11 inches
- Firmness level: Soft, medium, firm
- Trial period: 120 nights
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty
- Price on publish: $1,199 - $1,999
What we like:
- Airy, gel-infused foam feels reliably cool
- Cradling effect helps remove pressure from hips, lumbar area, and back
- Surprisingly durable memory foam mattress
What we don’t like:
- Some may not appreciate how it “hugs” sleepers more than the average memory foam mattress
The GravityLux - Cal. King
Best budget cooling mattress: Zinus Cooling Green Tea
Although many of our favorite cooling mattresses cost well over $1,000, Zinus proves that you can upgrade your bedroom with a rock-solid hybrid model for far less. This inexpensive mattress features cooling, gel-infused memory foam for full-body pressure relief, without the heat-trapping properties of traditional memory foam. It also has a soft, breathable, moisture-wicking cover that’s effective at keeping sleepers with night sweats dry and comfortable. Zinus is a top option if you’re looking for a particularly convenient new bed, as their mattresses ship quickly and are a snap to set up, too.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 12 inches
- Firmness level: Firm
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Warranty: 10 year-warranty
- Price on publish: $299 - $599
What we like:
- Gel-infused foam, breathable cover, and airy springs for a cooler mattress on a budget
- Dense and supportive foam layers
- Affordable
What we don’t like:
- Not as durable as pricier mattresses
The Zinus Mattress Ultra Cooling Green Tea / Hybrid Mattress / Twin
Best luxury cooling mattress: Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress
Our favorite Casper mattress utilizes multiple advanced cooling technologies for a notably cooler feel, featuring premium spine and hip support to be dependably comfortable in all sleeping positions. The Wave Hybrid Snow is cool to the touch at its surface level, while its cool gel layer, set of five heat-dissipating graphite bands, and resilient collection of springs ensure that cooler air continuously circulates throughout the mattress. In addition to its cool feel, this model’s strategically placed gel support pods for extra waist and lower back support, back-aligning ergonomic design, and minimal motion transfer deliver a truly luxurious sleeping experience for warm-blooded sleepers. Shopping tip: The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow also made our list of the best queen mattresses.
Specifications:
- Type: Hybrid
- Height: 13 inches
- Firmness level: Medium
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Warranty: 10-year warranty
- Price on Publish: $3,095 - $4,195
What we like:
- Designed with a collection of innovative cooling methods for falling asleep quickly
- Excellent back, waist, and hip support
- Comfortable for all sleeping positions
What we don’t like:
- Luxury sleep comes at a price, and this is a pricey mattress
Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress
Best adjustable cooling mattress: Sleep Number Climate360 smart bed
A mattress that you can adjust to fit your temperature preferences at the press of a button already sounds great, especially for couples with vastly different sleep needs. But this premium smart bed delivers far more adjustability than the average cooling mattress: Not only can sleepers immediately cool down either side of the mattress via the iOS/Android app, this advanced mattress includes an equally effective heating feature, the ability to raise or lower the bed’s head and base, and the ability to adjust its namesake Sleep Number firmness level as needed, making this the most versatile cooling bed out there.
Specifications:
- Type: Adjustable
- Height: 13 inches
- Firmness level: Adjustable
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Warranty: 15-year limited warranty
- Price on Publish: $9,999 - $13,499
What we like:
- Temperature-controlled options let sleepers cool their bed via its companion app
- Easily adjust the height of the head and foot area, heat or coolness level, and firmness
- Excellent for couples with different sleep preferences
What we don’t like:
- This bed is as expensive as it is adjustable
Sleep Number Climate360 smart bed
Best smart cooling mattress: Eight Sleep Pod 3 Cover
If you love the feel of your current mattress, but wish that your bed wasn’t so toasty, this high-tech mattress cover is the perfect solution. Simply place the Pod 3 over your existing mattress like you would with fitted sheets or mattress protectors, set up its Wi-Fi-connected companion app, and with just a few taps, the innovatively designed device will send chilled water throughout the cover to regulate your body temperature. In addition to being a snap to set up and use, the Pod 3 also sports a convenient wintertime heating function, a gentle and quiet vibration-based alarm option, and actively tracks and charts your sleep habits so you can learn how to snooze more soundly in the future.
Specifications:
- Materials: Cooling cover
- Height: N/A
- Firmness level: N/A
- Trial period: 30 nights
- Warranty: Two-year warranty
- Price on Publish: $2,295
What we like:
- Automatically cool your existing mattress based on your body and room temperature
- Easily fits full, queen, king, and California king mattresses
- Easy to adjust the temperature on both sides of the bed for a couple’s sleeping needs
What we don’t like:
- You are required to buy a 12-month membership with purchase, which includes automatic temperature controls
Eight Sleep Pod 3 Cover
How we selected the best cooling mattresses
There were many important considerations we kept in mind while we compared, researched, and snoozed on a number of models to find the best mattresses available today. In addition to customer reviews, studying a range of products, and prior experience with mattresses, some of the biggest factors we noted were each mattress’ cooling features, price, number of sizes and firmness options offered, trial periods and warranties, and the overall comfort of each mattress.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Do cooling mattresses work?
Yes, but the level of coolness you will receive from a cooling mattress depends on a few factors. For example, a premium mattress made with high-end materials will be much more effective at lowering your body temperature than a cheaper alternative, and both heavier and especially warm-bodied sleepers will get the most out of a pricier, quality cooling mattress. Even if you own a cooling mattress designed to keep your body several degrees cooler overnight, your nighttime habits, diet, bedroom temperature, and bedding all play a part to keep you feeling cooler or warmer in bed.
How do cooling mattresses work?
Multiple components within a cooling mattress work together to actively pull excess heat from your body, while effectively dispersing it to keep you feeling cooler in bed. These are some of the most effective materials and designs used to make a quality cooling mattress:
Gel-infused foam
While memory foam is notorious for retaining heat, there’s no denying the body-cradling comfort that memory foam beds provide. Mattress manufacturers infuse gel particles throughout memory foam, which effectively absorbs and pulls in heat while dispersing it away from your body for a much cooler sleep experience
Moisture-wicking fabrics
The topmost layer of many cooling mattresses utilize a light and breathable material that absorbs sweat, allowing it to quickly evaporate so your body consistently feels clean, dry, and cool.
Coils
The base of most cooling hybrid mattresses is composed of individually wrapped coils or springs, which allows air to flow freely throughout the mattress and actively promote heat dissipation for a cooler feel.
Latex
Mattresses that use latex sourced from natural rubber trees are every bit as pressure-relieving and body-conforming as memory foam. However, latex is naturally much more breathable and airier.
Will a cooling mattress help with night sweats?
The gel-infused memory foam, airy springs, and moisture-wicking materials found in cooling mattresses will certainly help people with night sweats from overheating, which may cool them enough to curb or eliminate night sweating completely. However, if your night sweating is caused by a fever, your medication, heartburn, or any number of other medical conditions, we highly recommend speaking with your doctor.
How can you cool down a mattress?
Even if you invest in a high-end cooling mattress, there is only so much that the mattress itself can do to regulate your body temperature in bed. Here are a few key tips for achieving the cooler sleep you’re looking for:
- Cover your mattress with a set of linen or bamboo sheets, as they are much more breathable than their polyester and cotton counterparts
- Buy a pillow infused with cooling gel and cover it with a thin and breathable pillowcase to keep your head frosty overnight
- In addition, consider turning down your home’s thermostat to below 75 degrees Fahrenheit, covering your feet with socks, and avoiding caffeine or alcohol before bed, to self-regulate your body temperature and fall asleep more easily
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