The 8 Best Memory Foam Mattress Toppers To Make Your Bed Cozier

Material: Graphite-infused memory foam | Height: 3 inches | Cover: Yes | Warranty: 1 year | Trial: 180 nights

Pros:

• Body-hugging pressure relief
• Graphite gel and organic cotton cover sleep cool
• Includes a 6-month trial

Cons:

• Cover is spot-clean only
• Short warranty

Saatva produces some of the best mattresses we’ve ever tried, and its mattress toppers are an excellent way to bring the brand’s signature luxury comfort home at a lower cost. The Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper is a standout among its line and our pick as the best memory foam mattress topper for most people. It’s three inches of body-contouring pressure relief, but minus the stifling feel that often accompanies memory foam. An infusion of graphite gel plus an organic cotton cover draw away body heat, making it a suitable option for habitually hot sleepers. Although we’d prefer a machine-washable cover (it’s spot-clean only) and a warranty longer than one year, the 180-night at-home trial gives you plenty of time to get acquainted with it.

What our testers say: Co-author of this story and Forbes Vetted contributor Alison Barretta writes, “I slept on a Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper during a particularly bad flare-up of my back pain and felt immediate relief after nights of enduring my too-firm mattress. I also tend to sleep warm, but this topper kept me cool at night. While it was comfortable for me as a dominant side sleeper, I found it best for back sleeping as it did an incredible job of distributing my weight in that position.

If you have a taller mattress or are only looking for a slight comfort boost, I recommend the 1.5-inch Saatva High-Density Foam Topper, which I’ve also tried. It has a more subtle contouring effect and sleeps relatively cool, but I’d steer hot sleepers towards the graphite-infused model.”

Material: Gel-infused memory foam | Height: 2 to 3 inches | Cover: Optional | Warranty: 3 years | Trial: 30 nights

Pros:

• Great choice for college students
• Options for thickness, sizes and cover
• Cover is machine-washable

Cons:

• Some reviewers find it sleeps warm
• Cover doesn’t come standard

A quality memory foam mattress topper doesn’t have to deliver a substantial blow to your wallet. This topper from Linenspa is a consistent Amazon bestseller with nearly 90,000 5-star reviews, It retails for less than $150 in all sizes and regularly on sale. Choose between a 2 and 3-inch profile, with the option to add a machine-washable cover. Linenspa has a broader range of sizes than most of its competitors, too, so you can enhance a non-traditional bed size or make your RV mattress more inviting.

Despite its cooling gel, some customers claim this topper sleeps warm, but this could be offset with the right kind of breathable bedding. That drawback aside, this Linenspa topper is a great budget choice—especially if you’re a college student seeking a reliable mattress topper for a dorm bed.

What the reviews say: Hundreds of shoppers say this Linenspa memory foam topper is “worth the money.” According to one customer, “I didn’t want to spend the money for a whole new mattress so I’m happy I got this mattress topper. My back pain already feels better and it’s honestly so hard to get out of bed because of how comfortable it is.” Another reviewer adds, “My son used this on top of his dorm bed. He said he slept so well on this topper and honestly liked it better than his bed at home.”

Material: Graphite-infused foam | Height: 2 or 3 inches | Cover: No | Warranty: N/A | Trial: 90 nights

Pros:

• Graphite gel draws heat away
• Choice of thickness
• Low price point

Cons:

• No straps or cover
• No clear warranty information

Allswell, a Walmart brand, has made a name for itself by offering affordable mattresses that don’t skimp on quality. For chronic overheaters, its 2- or 3-inch memory foam mattress topper can help cool things down. A layer of graphite-infused Coolflow foam is designed to disperse heat and wick away moisture while you sleep. Starting at just $48 for a twin (before sales), it’s a low cost for a cooling topper, although the trade-off is a shorter trial period and no warranty. Still, it’s a low-risk investment for anyone seeking relief from night sweats.

Meanwhile, if you can stretch your budget a little further, consider the Allswell 4-Inch Copper-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper. It has a 2-layer design of copper gel-infused Coolflow foam and open-cell memory foam.

What the reviews say: “Amazing quality! It’s cooling and just the right thickness for extra comfort,” reads one 5-star review. Another Walmart shopper says, “It’s like sleeping on melting warm butter but without sweating or feeling soggy! I put this on a firmer mattress and it evened it out.”

Material: Gel-infused memory foam | Height: 3 or 4 inches | Cover: Yes | Warranty: 5 years | Trial: 90 nights

Pros:

• Available in less common sizes
• Pressure relieving and supportive
• Anchor straps and slip-resistant mesh keep it in place

Cons:

• Some complaints of an off-gassing smell

Sleeping on a mattress that’s too soft can lead to aches and pains in the morning. If your bed has lost its firmness over time, or if your new mattress has more give than you anticipated, adding this medium-firm Viscosoft memory foam mattress topper is an easy comfort upgrade. Available in a 3- or 4-inch profile with a 3.5-pound density, this topper is designed to alleviate pressure in your back and joints while keeping your spine properly aligned. The foam is perforated and infused with gel to promote a cooler night’s sleep. The included bamboo rayon cover is machine washable and has anchor straps for stability and a mesh backing for extra ventilation.

A good value, the Viscosoft mattress topper sits comfortably in the mid-range price category and is often on sale. In addition to standard bed sizes, you’ll also find it in less common dimensions like short queen and full XL.

What the reviews say: One Viscosoft customer calls it, “firm yet soft,” adding that they have “no more hip pain…and turning from side to side or back to side is easy because of the firmness.” Another shopper says, “The thickness is just right: firmness to support our back, yet gentle enough to allow us to sleep on our tummy or side just as comfortably. I recommend this topper and will buy it again for our guest room.”

Material: Memory foam | Height: 2.5 inches | Cover: Yes | Warranty: Lifetime | Trial: 101 nights

Pros:

• Deep elasticized sides and anti-slip base
• Also available in a firmer feel
• Impressive lifetime warranty

Cons:

• May not be thick enough for some sleepers

Firm mattresses provide excellent support, but if they’re too unyielding they can exert pressure on your joints, resulting in discomfort or pain when side sleeping. If that sounds like your current sleep situation, add this soft 2.5-inch memory foam mattress topper from Puffy for pressure relief along your hips and shoulders. It’s wrapped in a lightweight, machine-washable cover made from a blend of bamboo rayon and polyester. The elastic pockets stretch to accommodate mattresses up to 15 inches deep, and a thin layer of gripping material on the bottom of the pad helps prevent shifting if you toss and turn.

This mattress topper comes with a 101-night at-home trial and a lifetime warranty, the latter of which we typically see included with full-fledged mattresses. A firm version of the Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper is also available to add support to a softer mattress.

What the reviews say: “It is amazing how supportive this extremely soft 2.5-inch topper is,” says this reviewer, who identifies as a 175-pound side sleeper. “I was able to sleep on my right side for the first time in a long time. Just enough softness to relieve the pressure points before the support is introduced.” Another Puffy customer writes, “This is a great option for anyone looking to soften up a mattress that’s too firm. Some toppers are too soft, but this one felt great for my back.”

Material: Gel-infused memory foam | Height: 3 inches | Cover: Yes | Warranty: 5 years | Trial: N/A

Pros:

• Cooling and contouring to maximize comfort
• Zoned for more support in high-compression areas

Cons:

• No options for height or firmness
• No trial window offered

This 3-inch gel-infused memory foam topper from GhostBed is strategically designed to accommodate the body’s natural weight distribution for advanced pressure relief. Peaks and valleys in the foam offer greater support in areas of deeper compression for better spinal alignment, which can help relieve aches and pains. Plus, the varying heights encourage airflow for improved breathability. It also comes with a water-resistant fitted cover (removable and washable) and a 2-inch GhostGrip elastic band for a secure fit.

GhostBed considers mattress toppers a personal use item, so this one isn’t eligible for a return. There’s no sleep trial, either, but the topper does have a reasonable 5-year warranty.

What the reviews say: “I have hip bursitis and my husband has back problems,” writes