Best Mattresses For Side Sleepers 2024 | Tested By Our Sleep Experts

Best Mattresses For Side Sleepers 2024 | Tested By Our Sleep Experts

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As the preferred sleeping position for the majority of adults, sleeping on your side requires a specific set of mattress criteria to achieve the best rest possible. To find the best mattresses for side sleepers, our team tested over 240 mattresses to identify the beds that scored highest in pressure relief and spine alignment. After reviewing all of our contenders, we named the Helix Midnight Luxe the best mattress for side sleepers overall because its soft foams and supportive coil base make it a favorite amongst our side-sleeping team.

We tested hundreds of beds to determine the best mattresses for side sleepers.

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However, if you’re searching for something else—say a memory foam mattress or a bed that costs less than $500—we have plenty of other options, too. Below, see all 11 of our mattress recommendations for side sleepers, tested and reviewed by our mattress editors. For more side-sleeper favorites, check out our guides to the best pillows for side sleepers and the best mattress toppers for side sleepers.

  • Best Mattress For Side Sleepers Overall: Helix Midnight Luxe (Queen)

  • Best Hybrid Mattress For Side Sleepers : Nolah Evolution 15 (Queen)

  • Best Memory Foam Mattress For Side Sleepers: Nectar Luxe (Queen)

  • Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Partners: Leesa Original (Queen)

  • Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Back Pain: Saatva Classic (Queen)

  • Best Soft Mattress For Side Sleepers: Brooklyn Bedding Signature (Queen)

  • Best Pressure-Relieving Mattress For Side Sleepers: Purple Restore Premier (Queen)

  • Best Latex Mattress For Side Sleepers: Avocado Green (Queen)

  • Best Cooling Mattress For Side Sleepers: Tempur-Pedic Luxebreeze (Queen)

  • Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Hip Pain: Layla (Queen)

Helix Sleep

Helix Midnight Luxe (Queen)

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Forbes Vetted readers get 27% off sitewide and two free Dream Pillows with a mattress purchase or free bedding bundle (two Dream Pillows, sheet set and mattress protector) with a Luxe or Elite mattress purchase using code FORBES27.

Type: Hybrid | Brand firmness rating: Medium to medium-firm (5 to 6) | Height: 13.5 inches | Shipping: Free (in a box) | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years

Buy if: You’re a back or side sleeper who tends to sleep hot, or sleep with a partner.

Skip if: You spend most of your night on your stomach.

Pros:

  • Targeted support helps ease low back pain
  • Excellent motion isolation; good choice for couples
  • Dense coil system keeps the spine in alignment

Cons:

  • 100-night trial period isn’t as long as others

An upgrade from the Helix Midnight mattress, the Midnight Luxe is thicker, cooler and more layered than its base model. Specifically, it hits the medium to medium-firm sweet spot that works for most people while offering zoned lumbar support to help take pressure off the lower back. It’s also constructed with six layers including a dense 1,000-coil system and cushy surface foams that cradle joints to ease pain points. The finishing touch is the breathable cooling cover that doesn’t trap heat, and toasty sleepers can add on the GlacioTex Cooling Cover ($265) for more chilling power. Note that the Luxe models are a bit more of an investment than the regular ones, but they come with a generous 15-year warranty (as opposed to 10 years for the standard models).

What our testers say: “When testing the Helix Midnight Luxe, I found it to be super cushiony, thanks to its pillow top and coil base,” says Chapman. “I think back and side sleepers should really like the contouring and sinkage the Midnight Luxe offers, and couples could enjoy its cooling and motion isolating abilities. It also tested well for edge support, so you can sit or sleep near the edge of the bed without feeling like you’re going to fall off.”

Expert tip: The cooling cover upgrade is worth it if night sweats and high temps commonly disturb your sleep.


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Nolah Evolution 15 (Queen)

I am a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, relationships, home, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Women’s Health, Prevention, Health, Yahoo Life, and more. I have a master’s degree from American University, live by the beach, and hope to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.

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