The Best Memory Foam Mattresses for the Most Supportive Night’s Sleep

A hybrid memory foam mattress is a good option for those looking for some of the features a memory foam can provide with a few traditional qualities of a more standard coil spring mattress. The Helix Midnight provides just that—its hybrid design features a synergistic combination of springs and foam, providing pressure relief in all the right places, contouring to your unique body shape. Its reinforced sides don’t cause you to sink in the midsection. The springs are individually wrapped and reduce motion, which makes it ideal for couples. It’s also infused with gel, making it a great cooling mattress choice for those who sleep hot. Shopping tip: The Helix Midnight also made our list of the best mattresses for back pain.

When you’re dealing with back pain, you need a mattress that provides sufficient lumbar support while still being comfortable enough to let you sleep right through the night. The Bear Original does this by utilizing three layers of foam (a cooling gel memory foam layer, followed by a dynamic foam layer for consistent pressure relief, then a thick layer of stabilizing, high-density support foam) under a breathable Tencel cover. The end result is that it’s comfy, but without allowing you to sink in and further injure your back. Still not convinced? It also comes with a free sleep accessory set, worth $400, including two pillows, a sheet set, and a mattress protector.

It might sound weird, considering it’s easily the most common sleeping position, but sleeping on your side can actually mess your body up over time. That’s because it puts pressure on some areas (most notably the hips and shoulders) while leaving your spine improperly aligned overnight. To combat this, choose a mattress that cradles those pressure points while keeping your back straight. The Nolah Original does this with its three layers of medium-firm foam, designed to give where appropriate but keep your back stable. It’s also extremely durable, so it should last you for some time.

Since mattresses can get seriously expensive, it’s good to know there are more affordable options. While there are a handful of worthwhile cheap mattresses out there, our pick in this instance is Brooklyn Bedding’s Dreamfoam Essential. As well as being surprisingly comfortable and supportive for the price, it’s also very versatile, with 22 different sizes available, each with a choice of five different thicknesses (which also dictate the firmness level–told you it was versatile!)

Admittedly, this mattress from Leesa isn’t 100% memory foam–being a hybrid, it also features a core of supportive, individually wrapped coils. But these coils are sandwiched between layers of foam that make all the difference, providing comfort and pressure relief for sore spots while still keeping your body supported in the way you’d expect of a medium-firm mattress. It also has free shipping and a 100-night trial, so you’ve nothing to lose by trying it out!

If you’re looking for a top-notch memory foam mattress that features innovative technologies and won’t break the bank, consider the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress. It’s made with five layers of CertiPUR-US® certified foams that provide support and pressure relief in all the right areas, is great for all sorts of sleepers, including stomach, side and back, and comes with an impressive 365-night home trial and forever warranty.

The company likes to refer to this bed as the “coldest bed in the world,” which sounds enticing to those who tend to run hot through the night. It has an impressive 7-layer construction, which includes their signature Ghost Ice cover which instantly cools to the touch and provides a comfortable plus support system. It’s also CertiPUR-US®️ Certified, which means it’s free from potentially harmful chemicals.

As a hybrid mattress, the DreamCloud Premium combines both memory foam with six layers of innerspring coils. It has a luxury feel thanks to its cashmere-blend cover, yet the motion-controlling technology of the memory foam will be sure to prevent night-waking, which is what makes it an ideal choice for couples. Good to know: The DreamCloud Premier Mattress also made our list of the best mattresses for side sleepers and the best hybrid mattresses.

The Emma CliMax Hybrid is a hybrid mattress that mixes the best features of memory foam with more traditional pocketed springs. It’s made up of three layers—a base, comfort, and top layer. Each layer provides something unique. The base layer is made of the pocketed springs that provide ample support, which can come in handy for heavier people. The comfort layer is the memory foam which provides pressure relief and the top layer is Airgocell foam, which provides cooling.

As one of the very first companies to offer a “bed in a box,” Casper continues to provide excellent service, not only in terms of their delivery, but also its caliber of mattress. Its Original Memory Foam Mattress is one of the earliest mattress generations and it’s still popular, especially for those suffering from debilitating back pain. Despite coming in a box, Casper offers some impressive features, including its signature foam with AirScape® Technology, which cuts down on trapped heat, as well as its three ergonomic zones that help ensure proper spinal alignment.

As one of the most reputable brands in the mattress industry for memory foam mattresses, it’s no surprise Tempur-Pedic offers a high-quality mattress like this one, which has received thousands of positive reviews for its pressure-relieving and motion-canceling abilities. Each of the three layers adapts to your individual shape, weight and temperature to alleviate pressure points and increase breathability, so you can sleep more soundly through the night. Not ready to commit to a new mattress but still want to boost your comfort? The Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Topper made our list of the best mattress toppers.

Read the full review: Tempur-Pedic Adapt Mattress Review: An Ideal Combination of Support and Pressure Relief

Gel memory foam mattresses incorporate an additional layer of gel-infused memory foam that enhances the overall comfort of the sleeping experience. This mattress offers ultimate cooling, pressure relief, and back support thanks to its high-density foam layers that contour to your body to provide stable support throughout the night, as well as pressure-relieving abilities. This mattress is hypoallergenic, features an antimicrobial organic cotton cover and is CertiPUR-US® certified, which means it’s not only healthier for you, but also the planet. Shopping tip: Saatva also made our list of the best places to buy bedding, in case you also need to upgrade your sheets, blankets and pillows.