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What Are the Best Cooling Mattresses?

Updated October 19, 2026
Written by The Mattress Firm Sleep Experts

Who this is best for

This list is for hot sleepers looking for a mattress designed to promote airflow, regulate temperature and create a cooler, more comfortable sleep environment. Our Sleep Experts selected these picks based on cooling performance and other category-specific factors. Learn more about how we chose our picks in the evaluation criteria at the end of this list.


Our Sleep Experts' Top Recommendation

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze Medium Hybrid 13" Mattress

Medium$$$$

Why We Picked It

Fall asleep faster and stay more comfortable through the night on the Tempur-Pedic® TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze Medium Hybrid Mattress. It is designed to feel up to 10 degrees cooler, using heat-absorbing fibers in the cover plus Pure Cool Plus material to help manage temperature.

Inside, TEMPUR-Material works with a hybrid design to relieve pressure points while supporting your body. Over 1,300 premium innersprings add responsive support, and Ventilated Advanced Relief material is engineered for more targeted support at key areas like the shoulders, hips, and back.

If you want more personalization at the top of the bed, TEMPUR also offers a Split Head King Sleep System that pairs a king LuxeBreeze mattress split at the head with your choice of a TEMPUR Ergo Smart or ProSmart Base. Each side can be adjusted independently at the head for features like head positioning, lumbar support, massage, and Snore Response, while the bottom remains a seamless sleep surface. If you choose this unique size, only TEMPUR Breeze linens and protectors are made to fit it. We make sleep easy.

Best for

  • Ideal for back, side and stomach sleepers
  • Relieves pain discomfort
  • Reduces disturbances & pressure
  • Regulates body temperature

Firmness

Medium


Price range

$$$$

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Best Premium

Tempur-ActiveBreeze® 13’’ Medium Hybrid

Medium$$$$

Why We Picked It

Cozy? Cool? It’s up to you. The TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze® smart bed features our patented dual-zone climate control system for the best comfort while you snooze—a bed built for you both. ActiveAir Technology® allows you to tailor the level of cooling on each side of the bed, which makes it perfect for couples with different sleep-climate needs. And because it’s a Tempur-Pedic®, you’ll enjoy the adaptive, pressure-relieving support of our exclusive TEMPUR-Material™ all night long. Pair it with the TEMPUR-Ergo® ProSmart® Air adjustable base to stay asleep all night and get the most out of its personalized climate control. This sleep system includes a compatible water-resistant cover. The mattress and base must be purchased together.

Best for

  • Ideal for back, side and stomach sleepers
  • Relieves pain discomfort
  • Helps protect against common allergens
  • Reduces disturbances & pressure

Firmness

Medium


Price range

$$$$

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5 out of 5 stars.
Sleeping and comfortable after 10 years of pain.
Helen M
Verified Purchaser

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.

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Best Memory Foam

Stearns and Foster® Estate 15’’ Firm Euro Pillow Top

Firm$$$

Why We Picked It

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.

Best for

  • Ideal for back and stomach sleepers
  • Relieves pain discomfort
  • Reduces disturbances & pressure
  • Regulates body temperature

Firmness

Firm


Price range

$$$

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5 out of 5 stars.
Good night’s sleep
Levittown customer
Verified Purchaser

Great mattress, very comfortable and a good night’s sleep. Our salesman Ted Goldspiel did a great job with the whole process.

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Best for Relieving Pain Discomfort

Sleepy’s By Sealy® Spring Plush Euro Top

Plush$$

Why We Picked It

When your mattress starts feeling uneven, it can pull you out of deeper sleep and leave you waking up sore. The Sleepy's by Sealy Spring Plush Euro Top Mattress is made for that moment when you are ready to trade dips and soft spots for a more consistent, comfortable surface. Its plush Euro top adds an inviting layer of cushioning while the spring design helps keep you supported.

This mattress is Anti Sag certified and features Micro Lift technology, designed to resist body impressions while easing pressure at key contact points. As you settle in, it conforms to your body to help maintain proper spinal alignment for all-night comfort. It is also a 2025 Good Housekeeping Best Bedding Award winner, adding extra confidence to your upgrade.

You get Sealy quality paired with the value Sleepy's is known for, so it is an easy choice for a primary bedroom refresh or a guest room upgrade. At Mattress Firm, we make sleep easy.

Best for

  • Ideal for side sleepers
  • Relieves pain discomfort
  • Reduces disturbances & pressure
  • Helps reduce tossing & turning

Firmness

Plush


Price range

$$

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5 out of 5 stars.
Worth It!
Texas76
Verified Purchaser

Very Comfortable, I have no problem getting comfortable or sleeping. It helps my back.

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How we evaluate mattresses

  • 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.