This year, treat yourself to a better night’s sleep with our best mattress and bed recommendations. Choosing the right mattress for your sleep needs is key to getting quality restorative sleep. We know it can be difficult to find the best mattress for you with so much choice out there, which is why we’ve narrowed it down to our top ten recommended mattresses and top five recommended beds.
Our recommendations are based on:
- Customer reviews
- Price
- Mattress type
- Whether it was a best seller in 2022
This means we have a huge variety of mattresses in the list, so you can be sure to find the right one for you.
Here are our 15 best mattresses and beds, we've ranked them as:
Disclaimer: The prices of these products may change over time.
Top 10 Mattresses 2023
Here are our ten best mattresses for 2023. Read on to find the perfect mattress for you!
1. Best orthopaedic mattress - Silentnight Ortho Dream Star Miracoil Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Extra firm
- Price: From £214.95
- Mattress type: Standard sprung
- Review score: 4.6/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Extra-firm orthopaedic support
- Enhanced care for your hips and lower back
- Separate sleeping zones for you and your partner
One of our best sellers, the Ortho Dream Star is great for those with bad backs. It also has separate sleeping zones, which means you don’t have to worry about rolling into your partner during the night or being disturbed by their tossing and turning.
Like it but don’t love it?
If this mattress isn’t ticking all of your boxes, check out our selection of orthopaedic Silentnight mattresses for a fully supported night’s sleep.
2. Best memory foam mattress - TEMPUR® ONE Medium Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium
- Price: From £1064.46
- Mattress type: Memory foam
- Review score: 5/5
What our customers think:
Comfortable.
Anna
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 10 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Open cell structure lets the mattress breathe
- Motion absorption to avoid disturbing your partner
- Removable and washable cover
The TEMPUR® ONE Medium’s innovative TEMPUR® Support Material moulds to your body, providing support and pressure relief that makes it the perfect mattress for any sleeping position. And its breathable open cell structure keeps you at just the right temperature all night long.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you don’t think the Medium will be supportive enough for you, then the TEMPUR® Firm may be a better choice.
If you prefer a more plush mattress, we also have the TEMPUR® Soft for you to check out.
3. Best firm mattress - Sealy Alford Advantage Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Firm
- Price: From £299.95
- Mattress type: Standard sprung
- Review score: 4.6/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Supportive PostureTech Core System
- Pressure relief for muscles and joints
- Exclusive to Mattress Online
Exclusive to Mattress Online, this mattress is designed to gradually feel firmer the longer you lay on it, helping to target your joints and relieve deep aches and pains.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you’re looking for a softer mattress, the Sealy Waltham may be more to your liking with a medium firmness rating.
For a Sealy mattress with more of a sink-in feeling, the Classic Collection has a wide selection of latex and memory foam options to browse.
If you’re searching for a mattress to help ease back pain, the Sealy Ortho Collection will offer the best mattress selection for you.
4. Best eco-friendly mattress - Harrison Spinks Grassington 5750 Pocket Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium to firm
- Price: From £899.95
- Mattress type: Natural fillings & pocket sprung
- Review score: 5/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Expertly hand crafted in Yorkshire
- Natural blend of wool, cotton, hemp and flax
- Every ingredient is sustainably sourced and recyclable
Wool is a natural insulator while also being breathable. This means the mattress will help to keep your mattress warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. And every filling and ingredient in this mattress has been sustainably sourced on the Harrison Spinks Yorkshire farm and can be fully recycled after use.
Like it but don’t love it?
The Harrison Spinks Knaresborough provides the same quality of comfort but with a firmer feel if you prefer a more supportive mattress.
If you’re looking for a well-crafted natural mattress without the expensive price tag, why not browse our wide range of plush Millbrook mattresses.
5. Best luxury mattress - Hypnos Winslow Luxury Wool Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium to firm
- Price: From £1099.95
- Mattress type: Natural fillings & pocket sprung
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 10 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- 8 fleece layers of British wool
- Triple Edge Protection™ provides maximised sleeping surface
- Traditionally hand crafted
The Hypnos Winslow is the best mattress for you if you want true luxury. The 1,200 ReActivePro™ 6-turn pocket springs are designed to relieve pressure from your joints, while the beautifully handmade mattress has the highest quality finish with its deep layers of wool comfort. Hypnos has been given a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - so you can be sure you’re getting a mattress fit for royalty!
Like it but don’t love it?
For a firmer feel, check out the Hypnos Marlow for a night’s sleep that’s just as luxurious.
Not all traditional natural filling mattresses have to break the bank either. For a more budget-friendly option, Millbrook Beds offer high-quality handmade mattresses.
6. Best kids mattress - Silentnight Healthy Growth Snooze Eco Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium to firm
- Price: From £184.95
- Mattress type: Standard sprung
- Review score: 4.8/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 3 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Specialised zoned support
- Hypoallergenic for a clean sleep
- Promotes good sleep posture and spinal alignment
The open Miracoil® springs promote a healthy sleeping posture and spinal alignment. The mattress is also hypoallergenic and chemical free for a healthier snooze.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you’re looking for a waterproof mattress for your child to protect against spills and accidents, Silentnight have two to choose from: the Healthy Growth Solar Eco Waterproof Mattress and Healthy Growth Eco Waterproof Bunk Mattress.
Or, if you’re specifically looking for a new bunk mattress, Silentnight have Eco, Memory, and Waterproof options to explore.
7. Best budget mattress - Horizon Odyssey 800 Pocket Memory Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium
- Price: From £222.9
- Mattress type: Hybrid
- Review score: 4.7/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Arrives rolled up to be easily move to your bedroom
- Built-in airflow system to increase breathability
- Exclusive to Mattress Online
If you are looking for the best budget mattress, the Horizon Odyssey is the one for you. With graphite-infused memory foam and a built-in airflow system, you will experience a cool and fresh night’s sleep.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you prefer a firmer mattress, you could opt for the Horizon Adventurer instead.
8. Best pillow top mattress - SleepSoul Luna 1000 Pocket Memory Pillow Top Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium to firm
- Price: From £289.95
- Mattress type: Hybrid pillow top
- Review score: 4.6/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Warranty: 10 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Plush pillow top layer
- Arrives in a box so you can easily move it to your room of choice
- Tailored pocket sprung and memory foam support
Four layers of pressure-relieving memory foam and 1,000 individual pocket springs are topped off with a sumptuous pillow top for an added touch of luxury.
Like it but don’t love it?
SleepSoul have a variety of pillow top mattresses for you to browse if this pillow top didn’t meet all of your expectations.
9. Best hybrid mattress - Sleepeezee Memory Comfort 1000 Pocket Pillow Top Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium to firm
- Price: From £419.95
- Mattress type: Hybrid pillow top
- Review score: 4.7/5
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Sumptuous pillow top layer
- Air vents improve breathability
- Dual memory foam layer for personalised comfort
The Sleepeezee Memory Comfort has equal amounts of amazing comfort and support. The dual 4cm layer of memory foam combined with the 1,000 independent pocket springs creates a fantastic sleeping surface. And for extra comfort, this fantastic mattress is topped off with a soft pillow top layer.
Like it but don’t love it?
This mattress is also available in a softer firmness if you prefer the feel of sink-in comfort: Sleepeezee Memory Comfort 2000 Pocket Mattress.
10. Best pocket sprung mattress - Millbrook Wool Luxury 4000 Pocket Mattress
The facts:
- Firmness: Medium to firm
- Price: From £444.92
- Mattress type: Natural fillings & pocket sprung
- Review score: 4.7/5
What our customers think:
Additional benefits:
- Trial period: 60 nights
- Warranty: 10 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Luxury layers of 100% Hampshire fleece wool
- Traditionally handcrafted for a premium feel
- 4000 individually hand-nested pocket springs
The Millbrook Wool Luxury 4000 is a traditional luxury mattress that doesn’t break the bank? Made by hand for your comfort, the impressive 4,000 pocket springs and quality Hampshire wool provide ultimate personalised comfort.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you’re looking for a mattress that’s a little bit softer, we recommend checking out the Millbrook Wool Luxury 5000 Pocket Mattress instead.
And there you have it - our top ten mattresses for you to browse! We hope you found the perfect fit for you. If you’re looking for a deal, check out our current sale for all the best mattress offers.
Top 5 Beds for 2023
On to our five best beds! Read on to find your new bed today!
1. Best sofa bed - Novo Aizlewood Sofa Bed
The facts:
- Price: From £909.95
- Storage: N/A
- Material: Fabric
Additional benefits:
- Guarantee: 1 year
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Extends to the size of a double bed
- Pocket sprung seats provide great support
- Made from durable, long-lasting eucalyptus wood
This sofa bed requires minimal assembly and comfortably sleeps two people. When the Aizlewood is fully extended the sleeping surface is the same size as a double mattress. You don’t have to worry about investing in a sofa bed mattress either as the cushions contain both pocket springs and foam for comfort and pressure relief.
Like it but don’t love it?
We have a fantastic collection of Novo sofa beds for you to browse, with more stylish choices like the Del Rey or Aldwalk sofa beds and smaller options like the Carmen.
2. Best storage bed - Silentnight Bloomsbury Silver Velvet Bed Frame
The facts:
- Price: From £654.95
- Storage: Drawers
- Material: Velvet fabric
- Review score: 4.2/5
What our customers think:
So happy with my bed, colour is perfect for my room, it's well made, easy to assemble and looks fabulous.
Claire
Additional benefits:
- Guarantee: 5 years
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Three variations of storage for you to choose from
- Padded headboard with button detailing
- Smooth, silver velvet for a modern feel
With the Silentnight Bloomsbury delivers you can choose from 2 or 4 drawers, or combine the two into 2 full drawers and 2 smaller drawers. Its stylish beech legs and silver velvet upholstery make this bed the perfect elegant, statement bed frame for any bedroom.
Like it but don’t love it?
The Bloomsbury is also available in stylish dusky pink for a bolder look and charcoal if your bedroom has a darker aesthetic.
3. Best colourful bed - LPD Pierre Velvet Bed Frame
The facts:
- Price: From £324.95
- Storage: N/A
- Material: Velvet fabric
- Review score: 4.4/5
What our customers think:
Easy to construct. Sturdy frame. Looks luxurious.
Leisa
Additional benefits:
- Guarantee: 1 year
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Choose between cool Aqua and bright Coral colours
- Sophisticated mid-century styling
- Luxurious padded headboard
Available in both Aqua and Coral, the LPD Pierre is the best bed if you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your bedroom. It’s also upholstered in smooth velvet to add a luxurious feel.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you’re looking for a different style of velvet bed frame, why not look at the LPD Willow? It’s a chic grey velvet bed with a scalloped art-deco design.
4. Best ottoman bed - Novo Luminaire Ottoman Bed Frame
The facts:
- Price: From £864.95
- Storage: Full ottoman
- Material: Fabric
Additional benefits:
- Guarantee: 1 year
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- 930 litre ottoman storage for a king size
- Timeless classic button detailed headboard
- Ventilated base for a healthy mattress
The Novo Luminaire’s generous 660-930 litre ottoman storage means that you can store all of those bulky items neatly out of the way but still have easy access to them. It also features a sleek modern look and a soft, comfortable headboard.
Like it but don’t love it?
If you’re looking for another ottoman bed frame, Novo have two other fabric bed options. The Falcini has a similar traditional design, but if you prefer a more understated look, the Chico or Aporo may suit you better.
5. Best fabric bed - Elle Model 1 Ottoman Bed Frame
The facts:
- Price: From £499.99
- Storage: Full ottoman
- Material: Fabric
Additional benefits:
- Guarantee: 1 year
- Free Next Day Delivery!
What makes it stand out?
- Ventilated platform base for airflow to your mattress
- Made from entirely sustainably sourced materials
- 29cm deep ottoman storage
If you’re looking for a beautiful fabric bed, then look no further than the Elle Model 1. It’s expert silver charcoal luxe velvet upholstery and fluted stitching creates a minimalistic art deco look which is perfect for any master bedroom.
Like it but don’t love it?
If the Elle isn’t as colourful as you’d like, why not check out the LPD Berlin in Teal or Mustard? It has a similar art deco headboard design and comes complete with ottoman storage.
And that’s our top five beds! With a variety of styles and storage, we hope you found the best bed for you. Why not also check out our range of mattresses to complete your bed frame?
With so many choices, we hope we’ve helped you on your way to your new mattress or bed! If you’re still not sure which type of mattress is best suited for you, we have lots of advice to help you find the right size and firmness you need. And why not check out the best mattress type for your sleeping position? We have plenty of advice on finding the right bed frame for you, too!
Alternatively, if you’re not quite ready for a new mattress, consider our best mattress toppers or pillows for an extra touch of comfort!
