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- Best mattress: At a glance
- How we test mattresses
- The best mattresses you can buy in 2026
- 1. Best mattress overall: REM-Fit Natural Lux Hybrid Mattress
- 2. Best budget mattress: Origin Hybrid Mattress
- 3. Best value mattress: Panda Hybrid Mattress
- 4. Best mattress for hot sleepers: Emma Original Pro
- 5. Best mattress for back pain: Dreams Dream Team Romsey Pocket Sprung Mattress
- 6. Best premium mattress: Hypnos Inspired By Nature 05
- 7. Best premium bed-in-a-box mattress: Simba Hybrid Pro
- 8. Best mattress for hotel-quality comfort: Silentnight Premier Inn 2.0 mattress
- 9. Best for a choice of firmness: Slumberland Air 6.0 Memory mattress
- 10. Best for natural materials on a budget: Happy Beds The Annabel mattress
- Where are the other mattresses?
- How to choose the best mattress for you
- Here at Expert Reviews, we’ve tested and reviewed around 75 mattresses
- We judge them on a variety of criteria, including comfort, temperature control, motion isolation and value for money – while carrying out standardised tests to measure temperature retention and firmness
- Our favourite mattress is the REM-Fit Natural Lux Hybrid, a comfortable and supportive mattress made from all-natural materials with no synthetics
- Meanwhile, our top picks for budget and value-for-money are the Origin Hybrid and Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattresses
- Read on for our full roundup of the best mattresses to buy, whatever your budget and sleeping preferences
Expert Reviews’ top mattress is the REM-Fit Natural Lux Hybrid, an all-natural mattress that offers excellent support and temperature regulation. Natural materials often means higher costs, so if your budget won’t stretch to the cost of the Natural Lux Hybrid, consider the Origin Hybrid or Panda Hybrid Bamboo mattresses.
Our reviewers have tested around 75 mattresses and below, you’ll find a roundup of our absolute favourites, chosen after careful testing. Following our roundup, you’ll find our buying guide explaining what to consider when shopping for a new mattress.
No time to read our mini reviews? Check out our at-a-glance list for a quick snapshot of our top picks.
Best mattress: At a glance
- Best overall: REM-Fit Natural Lux Hybrid ( From £700) | Check price at REM-Fit
- Best for hot sleepers: Emma Original Pro (From £469) | Check price at Emma
- Best budget: Origin Hybrid (From £377) | Check price at Origin
- Best for back pain: Dreams Dream Team Romsey (From £549) | Check price at Dreams
Alternatively, scroll down to our buying guide if you need more information before you buy. If you’d like to know more about our testing processes – and why you can trust our recommendations – you can find that info immediately below.
How we test mattresses
We test our mattresses by sleeping on them, for at least two weeks and as long as three months. As we do so, there are a number of factors we take into account:
Comfort and firmness: Simply put, how does it feel to sleep on? Does it offer levels of plush comfort or is it better suited to those who prefer a firmer feel?
Temperature control: Some mattresses, all-foam ones in particular, might feel warmer than others, which makes them less suitable for those who are prone to overheating at night.
Motion isolation: If you share a bed with a partner, how disturbed are you by their movements during the night?
Mattress base: The foundation on which you put your mattress, whether that be a solid divan base, sprung slatted bed or even the floor, will impact how a mattress feels beneath you. We do our best to take this into account when we’re testing mattresses.
Value for money: Last but not least, how much you spend on a mattress is very important. We’ve tested products across a wide range of price points, many of which also offer generous trial periods and money-back guarantees.
The best mattresses you can buy in 2026
1. Best mattress overall: REM-Fit Natural Lux Hybrid Mattress
Price when reviewed: £950 (double) | Check price at REM-Fit
- All-natural materials
- Impressive temperature regulation
- Too firm for some
- Some motion transfer
Reviewed in October 2025 by Jo Plumridge
This is a totally natural mattress, free of any synthetic foam and a great choice for allergy sufferers. And for a brand that’s manufactured mostly spring-and-foam hybrid mattresses, it’s a welcome shift for REM-Fit. We found the Natural Lux Hybrid a fantastic mattress to sleep on, suiting a range of sleeping positions and body weights.
In our tests, it proved to be a fairly firm mattress, and our reviewer found it most comfortable for sleeping on her back. We also think that lighter and average weight stomach sleepers will get on with it, as will side sleepers – with the exception being those who are particularly lightweight.
As a result of its “au naturel” composition, it’s also a great choice for hot sleepers. Temperature regulation and breathability proved excellent: in our body heat test, for instance, the temperature of the mattress surface dropped from 30°C to just over 21°C in a couple of minutes.. You’re inevitably paying a bit more for natural materials compared to synthetic options, but we think it’s a worthwhile investment if your wallet can handle it.
Read our full REM-Fit Natural Lux Hybrid review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | Rotate every three months |
| Sizes | Small single to super king |
| Trial period | 200 nights |
2. Best budget mattress: Origin Hybrid Mattress
Price when reviewed: £529 (double) | Check prices at Origin
- Affordable
- Excellent levels of support
- No removable cover for ease of cleaning
Reviewed in June 2024 by Sarah Matthews
Sneaking in at under £400 for a single and rising to just £561 for a king size, Origin’s Hybrid mattress is our top pick for a mattress on a budget Price tag aside, it impressed our reviewer enough to earn it five stars and an Expert Reviews Recommended Award in her full review. It has just enough softness for those who favour a more cushioned sleeping surface, while also delivering the kind of ergonomic support preferred by firm mattress enthusiasts. In our opinion, a comfortable all-rounder, and at a great price too.
Like many hybrid mattresses, the Origin Hybrid contains a grid-based layer designed to optimise back support and a temperature-control layer to keep you cool while you sleep. There’s also a solid foam layer for extra support where needed, even right at the edge of the mattress, and neither our reviewer or her partner felt it dipping significantly. Plus, the mattress’ layer of pocket springs has an innovative tapered design that offers greater support the further you sink into the mattress.
Read our full Origin Hybrid Mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | No |
| Sizes | Five sizes from single to super king |
| Trial period | 200 nights |
3. Best value mattress: Panda Hybrid Mattress
Price when reviewed: £799 (double) | Check price at Panda
- Supportive
- Sleeps cool
- Too firm for some
- Cover is awkward to remove
Reviewed in September 2024 by Jane Hoskyn
Despite the naming convention, the Panda Hybrid actually arrived after the brand’s Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro. As well as being a much more affordable alternative (a double is £799, compared to £1,290 for the Pro), it offers plenty of support right up to the edges. It’s made up of seven layers including pocket springs and bamboo-infused foam, with a completely removable outer layer that can be machine washed: an undoubtable benefit, even if removing it and getting it back on is a bit of a cumbersome process.
Also excellent is the mattress’ temperature regulation. After warming up the surface of the mattress with a heat pad, our reviewer measured a drop in temperature from 50°C to 26.9°C in just four minutes.
On top of all this, you get a 100-night home trial to decide whether or not it’s right for you.
Read our full Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | No |
| Sizes | Single to super king (including EU sizes) |
| Trial period | 100 nights |
4. Best mattress for hot sleepers: Emma Original Pro
Price when reviewed: £699 (double) | Check price at Emma
- Impressive temperature regulation
- Comfortable in a range of sleeping positions
- May be too soft for those who prefer a firm mattress
Reviewed (as the Emma Hybrid Thermosync) in April 2025 by Jane Hoskyn
Emma’s Original Pro is another excellent mattress where temperature regulation is concerned. It’s about as close as we’ll get to dubbing something a “cooling mattress”, which is a phrase we’re sometimes reluctant to use. Despite memory foam being a notorious conductor of heat, it performed well in our temperature tests – dropping from 30°C to 22.6°C in four minutes.
This impressive temperature regulation may perhaps be down to the mattress’ “ThermoSync” foam layer that’s designed to keep sleepers cool throughout the night. In addition to this, the mattress contains “extra-tall” 18.5cm pocket springs. The Original Pro is softer than other options, but with its combination of foam and springs it doesn’t fail to delivery a decent level of support.
We should also add that the mattress now appears to be much cheaper than it was when it originally launched, now £799 in a king size instead of £1,259. What’s more, you also get Emma’s 200-night trial.
Read our full Emma Original Pro review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | No |
| Sizes | Single to super king, arrives vacuum-packed |
| Trial period | 200 nights |
5. Best mattress for back pain: Dreams Dream Team Romsey Pocket Sprung Mattress
Price when reviewed: From £599 (double) |Check prices at Dreams
- Orthopaedic support helps to ease aches and pains
- Good temperature regulation
- Too firm for lightweight sleepers
Reviewed in March 2025 by Jo Plumridge
Not only is the Dreams Romsey mattress very reasonably priced (a king size retails for £699) but the firm orthopaedic support it offers can make a real difference to back pain sufferers. While our tester admitted the mattress may be too firm for lightweight side sleepers, she loved the lumbar support helping to keep her spine aligned: “Despite the firmness of this mattress, I found my back pain had vanished within a few days of sleeping on the bed when I slept on my back.”
We think the mattress is best suited to average and heavier weight sleepers, who will get plenty of cushioning comfort from the top layers of the mattress, with support provided by the coils underneath.
The Romsey has a fairly simple hybrid design and the fact that it doesn’t have masses of foam means that it is also a good choice for hot sleepers, who shouldn’t overheat through the night. You’ll get a 100-night trial and 1-year warranty, plus free shipping to your door. For an extra £29, you can have the mattress delivered to a room of your choosing, which we’d recommend you take advantage of. Overall, this is a great choice for back pain sufferers.
Read our full Dreams Dream Team Romsey mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | Rotate regularly |
| Sizes | Single to super king |
| Trial period | 100 nights |
6. Best premium mattress: Hypnos Inspired By Nature 05
Price when reviewed: £3,600 (double) | Check price at Bensons for Beds
- Excellent levels of comfort and support
- Well made, with high quality materials
- Expensive
- Heavy
Reviewed in May 2026 by Jo Plumridge
The Inspired By Nature 05 – from Hypnos’ exclusive collection for Bensons for Beds – is, to put it plainly, a beautifully made mattress. It’s constructed with all-natural materials, including several layers of British wool and cotton as well as wood pulp and fruit-derived fibres. It’s partly thanks to these natural materials that the Inspired By Nature is so expensive, and it’ll be out of reach for a lot of budgets (delivery isn’t free either).
That said, far from being style over substance, it more than earns its price tag. This mattress is supremely comfortable and supportive in a range of sleeping positions. In fact, it’s one of the most comfortable mattresses our tester has ever slept on. Its ReActivePro spring layer is exceptional too: “The lumbar support and general spinal alignment was exceptional, with the springs gently cradling my body without adding excessive pressure”.
We reviewed the medium firm model, but you can also buy it in firm, if you prefer more solid support. You also get a 10-year guarantee and a 40-night sleep trial with the option to exchange the mattress if it’s not for you.
Read our full Hypnos Inspired By Nature 05 Mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Traditional pocket sprung |
| Needs turning? | Rotate and turn on a "semi-regular basis" |
| Sizes | Single to super king |
| Trial period | 40 nights (exchange only) |
7. Best premium bed-in-a-box mattress: Simba Hybrid Pro
Price when reviewed: £1,299 (double) | Check prices at Simba
- Comfortable and supportive
- Wool layers for cool comfort
- Expensive for a bed-in-a-box mattress
Reviewed in April 2025 by Jane Hoskyn
When it comes to hybrid bed-in-a-box mattresses – those that have been rolled up and vacuum sealed – the Simba Hybrid Pro is one of the most comfortable mattresses we’ve tested – as you’d hope, given the price tag. Our reviewer was particularly impressed with the uppermost wool comfort layer, which offered better temperature regulation than mattresses containing just memory foam.
The Hybrid Pro also adds an additional layer of microsprings compared to the original Simba Hybrid, which makes it both bouncy and more breathable. We found the mattress exceedingly comfortable in a range of sleeping positions. In fact, our reviewer liked it so much that they didn’t want to go back to using their regular mattress.
On top of this, you get a 200-night trial, during which you can return it for a full refund if you don’t get on with it (though it’s always worth paying close attention to the terms and conditions where this is concerned)
In the case that the Simba Hybrid Pro is not for you, we’ve reviewed – and enjoyed – a number of the brand’s other mattresses – including the Simba Hybrid Luxe and the Simba Earth Apex.
Read our full Simba Hybrid Pro review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | Rotate once/month for the first six months; once every 3/6 months thereafter |
| Sizes | Single to king |
| Trial period | 200 nights |
8. Best mattress for hotel-quality comfort: Silentnight Premier Inn 2.0 mattress
Price when reviewed: £749 (double) | Check prices at Premier Inn
- Good support, particularly at the edges
- Generously deep
- May be too firm for some
Reviewed in March 2025 by Gareth Thomas
The Silentnight Premier Inn 2.0 Mattress is extremely supportive. In fact, our tester found that he could lie right at the edge of the mattress without feeling like the whole thing was going to buckle under him – a niche use case perhaps, but still an impressive and uncommon string to this mattress’ bow. And to this day, it’s still the mattress that our Home Editor sleeps on every night.
Almost identical to the mattresses you’ll find in Premier Inn hotels, it’s made up of a pocket sprung base with a pillow top comfort layer of polyester hollowfibre and Geltex foam. It’s a generous 28.5cm deep, which largely explains the unrivalled level of support.
This does mean the Premier Inn 2.0 is on the firmer side, so those of you who prefer a softer mattress should take note. However, we found that in testing that we adjusted quickly to the firmness and ended up appreciating its levels of support and comfort in a range of sleeping positions.
Pillow top mattresses such as this one can’t be flipped, but if you’re worried about wearing out the top layers unevenly, you can still rotate it – a task made easier thanks to the mattress’ side handles.
Read our full Silentnight Premier Inn 2.0 mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | No |
| Sizes | Single to super king |
| Trial period | N/A |
9. Best for a choice of firmness: Slumberland Air 6.0 Memory mattress
Price when reviewed: £900 (double) | Check price at Bensons for Beds
- Choice of soft, medium and firm feels
- Impressive temperature regulation
- Good lumbar support
- Edge support could be better
Reviewed in November 2025 by Jo Plumridge
Despite its synthetic composition, our reviewer was pleasantly surprised with how well the Air 6.0 Memory mattress dissipated heat: dropping from 30°C to 18.7°C after just a couple of minutes in our body temperature test. The real standout benefit of this mattress, though, is the choice of firmness options you get: soft, medium or firm. In the words of our reviewer, it’s “a rare perk that opens the mattress up to a far larger range of sleepers”.
Our reviewer – who often sleeps on her back and side and prefers a firmer mattress to support her back – opted to test the firm version of the Air 6.0 Memory mattress. She found it perfect for back sleeping, with any aches and pains disappearing overnight. On the other hand, those who sleep exclusively on their side may prefer something a bit softer, which is why it’s great that this mattress is available as medium and soft options too.
Read our full Slumberland Air 6.0 Memory mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | No |
| Sizes | Single to super king |
| Trial period | 40 nights (exchange only) |
10. Best for natural materials on a budget: Happy Beds The Annabel mattress
Price when reviewed: £659 (double) | Check price at Happy Beds
- Natural materials that won’t break the bank
- Excellent lumbar support
- Firmer than you’d expect
- No trial period
Reviewed in March 2026 by Jo Plumridge
If you’re after a mattress made up of natural materials, but your budget won’t stretch to the lofty heights of the Hypnos Inspired By Nature 05, consider this pillow top option from Happy Beds. Alongside polycotton and recycled fibres, it’s made from layers of wool, cashmere, silk and pocket springs, making it a great quality mattress.
While our reviewer did find it firmer than expected – much more “firm” than “medium firm” – it’s comfortable and offers excellent lumbar support. Alongside the Slumberland and Dreams Dream Team Romsey mattresses also in this roundup, this is a great choice for curbing back pain.
Crucially, for all those natural materials, the Annabel is very reasonably priced, starting at £529 for a single and rising up to £849 for a king size. And that’s when it isn’t discounted in one of Happy Bed’s online sales.
Read our full Happy Beds The Annabel mattress review
| Key features | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid |
| Needs turning? | Rotate to extend lifespan |
| Sizes | Single to super king |
| Trial period | None |
Where are the other mattresses?
For the sake of offering you the best of the best in our roundup above, the mattresses we’ve featured are ones that earned five stars when we initially reviewed them. But as we already mentioned above, we’ve reviewed heaps of mattresses at Expert Reviews. Before we get into our buying guide, here are some other mattresses we’ve reviewed favourably – in no particular order:
- Simba Hybrid | 5/5 Best Buy | Read our review | Check price at Simba
- Simba Hybrid Luxe | 5/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Simba
- Simba Hybrid Ultra | 5/5 Best Buy | Read our review | Check price at Simba
- Simba Earth Apex | 5/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Simba
- Emma Original | 5/5 Best Buy | Read our review | Check price at Emma
- Emma Original Elite | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Emma
- Tempur Ease | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Tempur
- Otty Pure Hybrid | 5/5 Best Buy | Read our review | Check price at Otty
- Ergoflex 5G | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Ergoflex
- Eve Original | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Eve
- Eve Original Hybrid | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Eve
- Eve Wunderflip Premium Hybrid | 5/5 Best Buy | Read our review | Check price at Eve
- Nectar Mattress Review | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Nectar
- Dormeo Memory Plus | 5/5 Best Buy | Read our review | Check price at Dormeo
- Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Glacier | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Dreams
- Origin LumbarCloud Mattress | 4/5 Recommended | Read our review | Check price at Origin
How to choose the best mattress for you
What types of mattresses are available?
Before you look for a mattress, consider the different types on the market:
Traditional pocket sprung
These are made up of layers of springs encased in fabric, alongside materials such as wool. Before the era of the bed-in-a-box, you could expect many mattresses to be of this variety
Memory foam
Synthetic foam mattresses are popular for their ability to mould to your body, providing pressure point relief and thus being a good option for those who suffer from aches and pains. One common drawback is that memory foam absorbs heat, so can be uncomfortable for those prone to overheating at night. Another type of foam is latex, which, unlike memory foam, is a natural material and may be better for hot sleepers. For a more in-depth rundown on foam, check out our memory foam guide
Hybrid mattresses
A combination of pocket springs (either full size or ‘micro’ pocket springs) and memory (often alongside other materials) offers a best-of-both-worlds approach. Many of our favourite and most highly-reviewed mattresses are hybrids
What is a bed-in-a-box mattress?
We throw this term around a lot when talking about many of the mattresses we review. A bed-in-a-box mattress is, as the name suggests, a mattress that arrives – rolled up and vacuum sealed – in a box. This can be very convenient, especially if your living conditions make mattress deliveries cumbersome. Bed-in-a-box mattresses will take a little time to fully expand when you unwrap them, so be sure to check the manufacturer’s recommendations on how long you should wait before you can sleep on it.
How much do I need to spend on a mattress?
Mattresses span a huge range of price points. From our roundup, a double mattress could cost anywhere between £529 and £3,600. The price you pay will depend in part on the materials used: synthetic materials are usually cheaper than all-natural ones, and bed-in-a-box mattresses are usually cheaper options than traditional mattresses that are delivered flat. We’ve aimed to cater to a range of budgets in our roundup.
As well as the outright cost of a mattress, you should also think about the cost of delivery. Given that a mattress is a significant investment, many brands – but by no means all – will offer free delivery. And in some cases, you can choose a “standard” of delivery, whether that be free delivery or “premium” delivery to a room of choice.
What about trial periods?
Waning are the days where you would try out a mattress in a showroom before committing to it. Many online mattress brands now offer trial periods (some as long as 365 nights) for you to try out the mattress and decide whether it’s right for you. If it isn’t, you may return it for an exchange or, even better, a full refund.
Be sure to read a company’s Ts&Cs wherever trial periods are offered. There may be some conditions you need to meet, such as using the mattress with a protector or on an appropriate bed base.
How often should I change my mattress?
Considering how often you use your mattress, it’s not surprising that they wear down over time. Conventional wisdom recommends that you change your mattress every seven to ten years, but there are precautions you can take to extend a mattress’ lifespan. Many manufacturers suggest turning or rotating your mattress to ensure that wear is evenly spread over its surface. It’s also generally a good idea to use a mattress protector to ward against spills and stains.
If your mattress is reaching the end of its life but you don’t have the budget to invest in a brand new mattress, consider getting yourself a good mattress topper instead. These won’t revive a dead mattress, but they can add a layer of comfort to one that is starting to feel a bit lumpy.
What else do I need to consider?
Buying a new mattress? You may also want to think about your current bed too. We’ve already pointed out that your bed base will have an impact on how your mattress will feel, and buying a bed will come with its own set of considerations. For instance, the curved slats on a sprung-slatted bed frame will make a mattress feel a little less firm.Another thing to consider is mattress deals. Most bed-in-a-box brands regularly offer promotional sales, admittedly to such an extent that you will rarely see them at full price. In any case, we quote the full price in our mini reviews below, as well as highlighting some of the best deals on offer.
And what about trial periods? You no longer need to visit your local showroom if you want to try a mattress out before committing to the cost. Almost all bed-in-a-box brands offer generous trial periods, allowing you to try the mattress out at home (in some cases for as long as a whole year). Don’t like it? No problem: simply return it for a full refund.
