Our Sleep Expert Key Takeaways:
- Cooling mattresses use specialized materials, breathable construction, and temperature-regulating technologies to help reduce heat buildup and create a more comfortable sleep surface.
- The best cooling mattress for you depends on your needs. Some models focus on advanced active cooling, while others combine cooling features with pressure relief, support, and motion isolation.
If you often wake up hot, sweaty, or uncomfortable, a cooling mattress may help you sleep more comfortably through the night. These mattresses are designed with features that help dissipate heat, improve airflow, and regulate temperature so you can maintain a more comfortable sleep environment. Whether you're a naturally hot sleeper, share a bed with a partner, or live in a warm climate, the right cooling mattress can make a noticeable difference in your sleep quality.
What Are the Best Cooling Mattress Collections?
If cooling is a top priority, some mattress collections are specifically designed with advanced temperature-regulating features across multiple models.
Tempur-LuxeBreeze®
The Tempur-LuxeBreeze collection is engineered to help hot sleepers stay cooler throughout the night with advanced cooling materials and the pressure-relieving comfort TEMPUR-Pedic® mattresses are known for.
Popular models include:
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze® Medium Hybrid 13" Mattress
- Tempur-Pedic Tempur-LuxeBreeze Soft 13" Mattress
Purple Restore Cool Touch™
Purple's Restore Cool Touch collection combines responsive support with cooling materials designed to create a cool-to-the-touch feel from the moment you lie down.
Popular models include:
DreamCloud PressureSmart®
The DreamCloud PressureSmart collection pairs cooling technology with pressure-relieving comfort to help reduce heat buildup while supporting restful sleep.
Popular models include:
What Is the Best Premium Cooling Mattress?
Tempur-ActiveBreeze 13’’ Medium Hybrid
The TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze® 13" Medium Hybrid is one of the most advanced cooling mattresses available for hot sleepers and couples. Its patented dual-zone climate control system allows each person to customize the temperature on their side of the bed, helping both sleepers stay comfortable throughout the night. ActiveAir Technology® delivers personalized cooling, while exclusive TEMPUR-Material™ adapts to your body to provide pressure-relieving support. For the full cooling experience, this mattress must be paired with the TEMPUR-Ergo® ProSmart® Air Adjustable Base. The sleep system also includes a compatible water-resistant cover.
What you’ll love:
- Dual-zone climate control for comfort
- ActiveAir Technology® customizes cooling
- TEMPUR-Material™ for pressure relief
- Must pair w/ TEMPUR-Ergo ProSmart Air Adj. Base
5 out of 5 stars. I stepped out, after years of pain at night, and finally did something different. I purchased the Tempur-ActiveBreeze 13" Medium Hybrid Mattress with a lot of nervousness. Thus far, am thrilled with this purchase. This mattress and base seemed so over-the-top for me, but I decided to give it a try, and could not be more happy--thus far, it's been a gamechanger for me. |
What’s a good alternative?
Purple Rejuvenate Royale Duke
The Purple Rejuvenate™ Royale Duke™ Firm is a luxury cooling mattress designed for sleepers who want pressure relief, full-body support, and a cooler sleep surface. Its hybrid design combines Purple's GelFlex® Grid with a 3-Zone Responsive Coil System to provide targeted support while adapting to your body's shape and movement. The DreamLayer™ comfort layer delivers immediate cushioning, while gel-infused memory foam, latex, and a high-performance cooling cover help regulate temperature throughout the night.
What you’ll love
- GelFlex® Grid instantly adapts to your body
- DreamLayer™ immediately soothes & comforts
- Responsive coils offer lasting support
- Memory foam layers reduce motion
What Is the Best Memory Foam Cooling Mattress?
Stearns and Foster Estate 15’’ Firm Euro Pillow Top
The Stearns & Foster® Estate Firm Euro Pillow Top is designed for sleepers who want pressure-relieving comfort, supportive alignment, and a cooler night's sleep. Premium TEMPUR-Indulge™ Memory Foam works with an exclusive innerspring system to help reduce pressure on your shoulders, hips, and back while providing targeted support where you need it most. Ventilated coils, air vents, and a cool-to-the-touch cover promote airflow and help regulate temperature throughout the night.
What you’ll love:
- Intellicoil® Innersprings adapt to support you
- Tempur Indulge™ Memory Foam relieves pressure
- Soft, moisture-wicking TENCEL® cover
- Handmade by certified master craftsmen
5 out of 5 stars. Great mattress, very comfortable and a good night’s sleep. Our salesman Ted Goldspiel did a great job with the whole process. |
What’s a good alternative?
Nectar Luxe 14’’ Medium Memory Foam
The Nectar Luxe 14" Medium Memory Foam Mattress is a great choice for hot sleepers who want cooling comfort and pressure relief without sacrificing the contouring feel of memory foam. The Nectar Sleep System combines breathable cooling fabric, pressure-relieving memory foam, and supportive foam layers to help keep you comfortable throughout the night. With more cooling fibers and pressure-relieving memory foam than the Nectar Classic, it delivers enhanced comfort and a cushioned, medium-plush feel.
What you’ll love:
- Easy setup: mattress ships in a box
- Enhanced cooling & pressure relief design
- Breathable fabric & contouring memory foam
- Double cooling fibers for all-night comfort
- Medium-plush feel for cradling support
What Is the Best Cooling Mattress for Relieving Pain Discomfort?
Sleepy’s by Sealy Spring Plush Euro Top
The Sleepy's by Sealy® Spring Plush Euro Top is designed for sleepers who want lasting support, pressure relief, and comfort at an exceptional value. Exclusive Anti-Sag™ Micro-Lift™ technology helps resist body impressions while providing enhanced support and durability, helping your mattress maintain its comfort over time. Its body-conforming design promotes proper spinal alignment and pressure relief, making it a great option for sleepers who wake up with aches and discomfort.
What you’ll love:
- Good Housekeeping 2025 award winner
- Anti-Sag™ Micro-Lift™ tech resists body impressions
- Enhances support, comfort, & durability
- Conforms to body for proper spinal alignment
5 out of 5 stars. Very Comfortable, I have no problem getting comfortable or sleeping. It helps my back. |
What’s a good alternative?
Beautyrest Black Series Three 15.25’’ Medium
The Beautyrest Black® Series Three 15.25" Medium is a luxury cooling mattress designed for sleepers who want advanced support, pressure relief, and temperature regulation. Its Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® Technology provides targeted support and motion separation, while premium cooling materials help create a more comfortable sleep environment. Micro Diamond™ Memory Foam, SurfaceTouch™ Gel Memory Foam, and Self-Response™ Latex work together to relieve pressure points and adapt to your body's unique needs throughout the night.
What you’ll love:
- Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® for support
- Micro Diamond™ Foam enhances cooling & relief
- Self-Response™ Latex adapts to pressure points
- SurfaceTouch™ Gel provides instant relief
Are There Different Types of Cooling Mattresses?
If you're shopping for a mattress that sleeps cool, you'll typically find two types of cooling technology: active cooling and passive cooling. Both are designed to help reduce heat buildup and create a more comfortable sleep environment, but they work in different ways.
What Is an Active Cooling Mattress?
An active cooling mattress uses powered technology to help regulate temperature while you sleep. These systems may circulate air or allow sleepers to customize cooling settings for a more personalized sleep experience.
Active cooling mattresses are a great option for:
- Hot sleepers who frequently overheat
- Couples with different temperature preferences
- Anyone who wants customizable cooling throughout the night
For example, the TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze® features personalized climate control that allows each sleeper to adjust the temperature on their side of the bed.
What Is a Passive Cooling Mattress?
A passive cooling mattress helps reduce heat buildup through its materials and construction rather than powered technology. These mattresses are designed to promote airflow and dissipate heat naturally while you sleep.
Common passive cooling features include:
- Breathable covers
- Cooling fibers
- Gel-infused foams
- Latex comfort layers
- Coil systems that improve airflow
Many cooling mattresses, including several models from Purple®, Beautyrest®, Nectar®, and Stearns & Foster®, use passive cooling materials to help create a cooler sleep surface.
How We Chose the Best Cooling Mattresses
To identify the best cooling mattresses, we evaluated hundreds of models across comfort, construction and real-world performance, grounded in both product data, customer feedback and rigorous testing.
Our selections are informed by insights from Mattress Firm Sleep Experts®, a nationwide team trained over hundreds of hours to match sleepers to the right mattress based on sleep position, body type and comfort preferences, combined with feedback from real customers and in-store testing.
What Do We Look for When Deciding Best Cooling Mattresses?
Proven Cooling Features Considered
- Cooling Covers (PCM Infused or Treated Fabrics)
- Surface-level cooling foams (PCM or gel-infusion)
- Ventilated or Breathable Construction Layers (assist with airflow throughout mattress)
- Heat-diffusing materials
- Premium: Active-Air Technology®
Real-World Performance & Feedback From Millions of Customers
In addition to product specifications, we considered:
- in-store testing and Sleep Expert recommendations
- customer reviews and satisfaction trends
- brand reputation for quality, service and long-term durability
Our Testing & Selection Process
From a large pool of available mattresses, we shortlisted top performers based on comfort, support and overall value. These mattresses were then evaluated through a combination of:
- hands-on testing in retail environments
- feedback from sleepers across different body types and sleep styles
- ongoing insights from Sleep Experts who work directly with customers every day
This approach ensures our recommendations reflect not just product specs, but how mattresses actually feel and perform for hot sleepers in real life.
