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The 15 Best Mattress Toppers of 2024

It's the easiest (and quickest) way to really upgrade your mattress.

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A comfortable mattress is key to a good night's sleep, but buying a new one can be pricey. The good news is that a mattress topper can be an easy fix to make your bed much more comfortable to sleep on. It's also ideal for situations when you're not at home (like in a college dorm or a care facility) because it's easier to transport than a mattress. There are even cooling options if your mattress gives you night sweats, and ones with pressure-relieving memory foam for people with back pain. If you're ready to take the plunge, shop our picks for the best mattress toppers.

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Best Memory Foam Mattress Topper

Serta ThermaGel Memory Foam Mattress Topper

Serta ThermaGel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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Leave it to the mattress experts at Serta to create the perfect memory foam topper. This one is 100% memory foam, infused with cooling Therma Gel, and comes in sizes as thin as 1.5 inches, and up to 3 inches. (Also nice: It comes in Twin XL size, and would make a great dorm room gift.) Reviewers appreciate that it's odorless, and they rave about the quality of sleep they're getting nowadays, even with chronic pain.

This mattress topper is a hybrid: it's a mix of foam and fiberfill for both support and pillowtop comfort. The bottom layer is memory foam infused with gel to help keep it cool, while the top is pockets of down alternative for plush padding. It goes onto your bed like a fitted sheet to help everything stay in place. It's a luxurious four inches high, but it's actually two separate pieces that you can layer or use separately. Though the foam layer doesn't come with its own cover, the down alternative top layer that holds it together is machine washable and dryer safe.

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Niagara Sleep Solution Bamboo Mattress Topper
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Soft and silky bamboo fiber makes for a hotel-quality, comfy mattress topper—and this one is hypoallergenic, too. Bamboo is one of those materials that adjust to the rooms temperature, so it can keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter while remaining breathable. This topper from Niagara Sleep Solution fits extra deep mattresses up to 20", and it comes with a matching bamboo pillow protector.

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Best Cooling Mattress Topper

ViscoSoft Pillow Top Mattress Topper

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ViscoSoft Pillow Top Mattress Topper
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Measuring in at a luxurious four inches, this pressure-relieving topper is made from a combination of gel memory foam and down alternative material—the breathable duo is temperature-regulating and cooling, so you can sleep a little easier if you live in a hot climate. Take it from one of the thousands of people who gave it a 5-star rating: "I've always been a little leery about purchasing a memory foam topper, since I'm a walking space heater," they write. "However, this beautiful sleep spongecake helps keep me comfy and cool all night."

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If you're looking for the best budget-friendly mattress topper, this two-inch layer of memory foam is a bestseller with thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon. The brand describes the foam as "ultra-plush" and says it'll help soften mattresses that are too hard. Plus, there are gel beads in the material to prevent overheating. Because it's a softer foam, it's ideal for lighter weights and those that sleep on their side, since it'll relieve pressure around the joints. For a slightly higher price, you can opt for the three-inch version to hug your body even more. Just note that these toppers don't come with a cover like some of the pricier ones.

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Best for Side Sleepers

Tuft & Needle Mattress Topper

Tuft & Needle Mattress Topper
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If you sleep on your side, a mattress topper with memory foam is ideal because it takes pressure off the areas where you put the most weight, like your hips and shoulders. This one from Tuft & Needle has two inches of foam that are specifically designed to add cushioning, while still being more supportive than a featherbed. Though it doesn't have straps to tuck under your mattress, it has a unique non-skid bottom that prevents it from shifting on your bed. It also has a comfy knit cover that helps it feel breathable. The downside? This one isn't washable.

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Best Pillowtop Mattress Topper

Coonp Pillowtop Cooling Mattress Topper

Coonp Pillowtop Cooling Mattress Topper
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It's the overstuffed, baffle-box quilt pattern that makes this mattress topper so plush. Constructed with a 400 thread count cotton outer shell and filled with a down alternative, Coonp's mattress topper has reviewers swearing it feels like sleeping on a cloud. It's all one piece and fits on mattresses as deep as 21 inches. It's washable and dryable, but if your machines are smaller, some reviewers suggest that you can save yourself some time by taking it to a laundromat.

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Best Copper-Infused Mattress Topper

BedStory Copper-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper

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BedStory Copper-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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Copper has many beneficial properties that make it a great addition to a mattress topper. It transfers heat easily, which is why it's used as an alternative to cooling gel. It's also an anti-microbial, preventing the growth of odor-causing bacteria. BedStory's topper features two inches of comfortable memory foam and two inches of copper-infused foam. This makes it one of the firmer toppers on this list, but ideal for giving new life to older mattresses that aren't giving you the support you need.

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Best for Light Support

Avenco 2-Inch Mattress Topper

Avenco 2-Inch Mattress Topper
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Whether you sleep on your back, side, or stomach, sometimes you only need a bit more padding on top of your comfortable firm mattress. That's when a quality foam topper like this one from Avenco is a smart solution. It comes with a cotton blend knit cover that easily zips on and off, and is machine washable. Because this one simply sits on top of your current mattress, reviewers love that it comes true to size and that the two-inch depth is supportive without that sinking-down-into-the-bed feeling.

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Best Machine Washable Mattress Topper

SOPAT Extra Thick Mattress Topper

SOPAT Extra Thick Mattress Topper
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Foam mattress toppers typically aren't machine washable. This super fluffy option has a microfiber fill and is machine wash-safe. It also comes with an attached sheet to keep it in place, which can fit mattresses up to 21-inches tall, so more than you could possibly need. More than 8,000 reviewers give it five-star ratings and say it's incredibly comfortable.

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Sinweek Ventilated Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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Put three inches of breathable gel-infused memory foam on top of your regular mattress and you'll never have to worry about the on-again, off-again battle with your blankets. Sinweek's mattress topper takes it a step further with ventilation holes, which keep air moving through the dense memory foam, and regulates your body temperature all night.

Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper
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This three-inch mattress topper is perfect for someone with back pain because it has a high-density layer for support with memory foam on top for pressure relief. The graphite infusion helps keep you cool, and it also has thick straps to go around your mattress so it'll stay in place.

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Best Hotel-Like Quality

Easeland Quilted Mattress Topper

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Easeland Quilted Mattress Topper
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You're in for the most luxe sleep of your life with this lightweight mattress topper. The cotton casing and cloud-like down-alternative filling will make even the worst mattresses feel like they came from a 5-star hotel. This super plush piece will add softness to a firm mattress while also leaving room for breathability thanks to its cotton surface.

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Best for Full Body Support

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper

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Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper
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This three-inch foam topper is surprisingly firm and is ideal for beds that need more support or innerspring mattresses that have too much bounce. It's also the best mattress topper for heavier weights or anyone that needs a firmer surface to cradle pressure points. And though it's pricey, it's less expensive than buying a Tempur-Pedic mattress for thousands of dollars.

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Best For Firm Mattresses

Parachute Down Mattress Topper

Parachute Down Mattress Topper
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Soften up a hard mattress with a down mattress topper to give you pillow-top comfort. This featherbed is three inches thick with layers of down and feathers in a baffle box construction that keeps the fill evenly distributed. The outer fabric is a cotton sateen, which prevents feathers from poking out.

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