The Best Mattress Sales For Every Type Of Sleeper, Vetted By Our Editors

Forbes

14-07-2025

Buying a new bed is a big investment, so it's worth keeping an eye out for mattress deals before making your purchase. Our expert deals editors monitor the best mattress sales all year to keep you informed on when it's a good time to buy. We've found solid deals from popular brands like DreamCloud, Helix and Nectar this week—including $1,300 off our sleep team's favorite memory foam mattress, the Nectar Premier, and 27% off our favorite mattress overall, the Helix Midnight Luxe.
We found the best mattress sales happening this week. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILER
We're currently seeing offers on tons of sleep editor-tested picks, from top mattresses for side sleepers to the best beds for chronic back pain. And if your bedding could use a warm-weather refresh, plenty of retailers are also hosting summer sales, like up to 30% off from Cozy Earth and up to 40% off at Lands' End. Below, find the best mattress sales and bedding discounts to help you upgrade your sleep setup. Saatva: Save up to $400 on a mattress with your order of $1,000 or more.
After testing dozens of beds, our sleep editors (who also happen to be certified sleep science coaches) named 12 models the best mattresses of 2025. And many of their picks are currently on sale—as well as options from some of our other shopping guides. Here are some of the best options at a glance. Best Memory Foam Mattress Deals: Best Memory Foam Mattress: Nectar Premier (Queen): Now $949, Was $2,249 (58% Off)
Nectar Premier (Queen): Now $949, Was $2,249 (58% Off) Best Memory Foam Mattress Without Fiberglass: WinkBeds The GravityLux (Queen): Now $1,499, Was $1,799 (17% Off)
WinkBeds The GravityLux (Queen): Now $1,499, Was $1,799 (17% Off) Most Affordable Comfortable Mattress: Cocoon Chill (Queen): Now $899, Was $1,389 (35% Off, Plus A Free Sealy Bundle)
Cocoon Chill (Queen): Now $899, Was $1,389 (35% Off, Plus A Free Sealy Bundle) Best Firm Mattress: Plank Firm (Queen): Now $999, Was $1,332 (25% Off)
Plank Firm (Queen): Now $999, Was $1,332 (25% Off) Best Firm Affordable Mattress: Bear Original (Queen): Now $556, Was $855 (35% Off With Code JULY4 )
Bear Original (Queen): Now $556, Was $855 (35% Off With Code ) Best Memory Foam Mattress For Side Sleepers: Layla Memory Foam Mattress (Queen): Now $949, Was $1,099 (14% Off)
Layla Memory Foam Mattress (Queen): Now $949, Was $1,099 (14% Off) Best Soft Memory Foam Mattress: Amerisleep AS5 (Queen): Now $1,849, Was $2,349 (21% Off With Code AS500 )
Amerisleep AS5 (Queen): Now $1,849, Was $2,349 (21% Off With Code ) Best Memory Foam Mattress For Couples: Leesa Original (Queen): Now $999, Was $1,332 (25% Off) Best Hybrid Mattress Deals: Best Mattress Overall: Helix Midnight Luxe (Queen): Now $1,751, Was $2,399 (27% Off With Code FORBES27 )
Helix Midnight Luxe (Queen): Now $1,751, Was $2,399 (27% Off With Code ) Best Mattress For Pressure Relief: The DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid (Queen): Now $1,399, Was $2,431 (42% Off)
The DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid (Queen): Now $1,399, Was $2,431 (42% Off) Best Cooling Mattress: Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe (Queen): Now $1,699, Was $2,265 (25% Off With Code SUMMER25 )
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe (Queen): Now $1,699, Was $2,265 (25% Off With Code ) Best Value Mattress For Heavy People: Helix Plus (Queen): Now $1,094, Was $1,499 (25% Off With Code FORBES27 )
Helix Plus (Queen): Now $1,094, Was $1,499 (25% Off With Code ) Best Mattress For Back Pain: Saatva Classic (Queen): Now $1,699, Was $2,099 (19% Off)
Saatva Classic (Queen): Now $1,699, Was $2,099 (19% Off) Best Hybrid Mattress For Side Sleepers: Nolah Evolution 15 (Queen): Now $1,383, Was $2,127 (35% Off)
Nolah Evolution 15 (Queen): Now $1,383, Was $2,127 (35% Off) Best Hybrid Mattress Overall: Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid (Queen): Now $1,499, Was $1,999 (25% Off)
Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid (Queen): Now $1,499, Was $1,999 (25% Off) Best Hybrid Mattress For Couples: Bear Elite Hybrid (Queen): Now $1,578, Was $2,427 (35% Off With Code JULY4) Best Latex Mattress Deals: Best Organic Mattress For Combination Sleepers: Birch Natural (Queen): Now $1,368, Was $1,874 (27% Off With Code FORBES27 )
Birch Natural (Queen): Now $1,368, Was $1,874 (27% Off With Code ) Best Organic Mattress For Side Sleepers: Amerisleep Organica (Queen): Now $999, Was $1,499 (33% Off With Code AS500 )
Amerisleep Organica (Queen): Now $999, Was $1,499 (33% Off With Code ) Best Organic Mattress For Back Pain: Nolah Natural (Queen): Now $1,364, From $2,099 (35% Off)
Nolah Natural (Queen): Now $1,364, From $2,099 (35% Off) Best Luxury Organic Mattress: PlushBeds Botanical Bliss (Queen): Now $1,849, Was $3,349 (45% Off)
PlushBeds Botanical Bliss (Queen): Now $1,849, Was $3,349 (45% Off) Best Organic Mattress Overall: Avocado Green (Queen): Now $1,784, Was $2,099 (15% Off)
Avocado Green (Queen): Now $1,784, Was $2,099 (15% Off) Best Organic Mattress For Hot Sleepers: Saatva Latex Hybrid (Queen): Now $2,099, Was $2,499 (16% Off)
Mattress and sleep editor McKenzie Dillon found this newly updated mattress to be 'soft and marshmallowy, and a bit more responsive to pressure than the previous Nectar Premier model.' It also offers excellent motion isolation and a lifetime warranty. If you're looking for an affordable memory foam design, we think it's a great option, especially at this price.
More Deal Information: Although this discounted price has remained steady, Nectar increased the original price of this mattress in 2025—making the overall percentage off look higher.
Our sleep editors were impressed by WinkBeds' plush Euro pillow top and its ability to deliver pressure relief without making you feel like you're sinking or overheating. It comes in three firmness levels, offers excellent motion isolation and feels more responsive and cooler than your average all-foam design.
More Deal Information: This is a standard discount offered by WinkBeds.
Score a highly rated, pressure-relieving mattress for $699 with this Cocoon sale. 'The Cocoon Chill provides all the features people love about memory foam, from its pressure-relieving feel to its motion isolating abilities, without retaining heat,' says Dillon. We recommend the hybrid iteration for sleepers around 230 pounds or more, but keep in mind that it is slightly more expensive than the classic memory foam option above.
More Deal Information: This discounted price has remained steady for a few months now.
For those looking for something supportive and firm, our sleep editors recommend this Plank mattress. Senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman says it's the firmest bed she's tested and that it 'offers exceptional back support and promotes neutral spinal alignment.' It's also flippable and has two firmness levels for versatility.
More Deal Information: Plank offered 30% off sitewide for July 4, so this offer is slightly less impressive than the one we saw earlier this month.
If you're seeking a comfortable and budget-friendly design, our sleep editors recommend the Bear Original. Our testers thought it did a great job isolating motion and that the bed fell around the medium-firm range on the mattress scale, which typically best accommodates back and stomach sleepers as well as some combination sleepers.
More Deal Information: This discount is one of the best offers we've seen from Bear this year.
Side sleepers on the hunt for a good memory foam mattress should consider this Layla model. It offers a flippable design, so you can try out different firmness levels, and is made of copper-infused foam to help regulate temperature throughout the night. That said, it's worth noting that our testers said they 'wouldn't consider it actively cooling.'
More Deal Information: This discount is a regular offer from Layla.
If you're looking for a super-soft bed, we love Amerisleep's AS5. The extra-plush design contours to your body to keep you comfortable all night. ''My hips and shoulders feel hugged by the bed, which releases any pressure buildup,' says one tester. Plus, its cool-to-the-touch cover helps prevent overheating, a common problem with all-foam beds.
More Deal Information: This $500 discount is a common offer from Amerisleep. It has offered $600 in the past, but this is typically the best price we see from the brand.
The Leesa Original offers features that are helpful for couples, like excellent motion isolation and good edge support. These qualities help prevent disturbances throughout the night and make the bed feel more expansive. The medium feel of this bed also accommodates a variety of sleep styles.
More Deal Information: Leesa offered 30% off select beds over July 4th, but this discount matches the best offer we saw over Memorial Day weekend.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is at the top of our list for the best mattresses of 2025. Our sleep editors say that it's great for side and combination sleepers who prefer a bed with a medium feel. 'If you're against memory foam mattresses but want a more plush feel, I think the Helix Midnight Luxe will be especially appealing for you,' Dillon explains.
More Deal Information: This mattress was $1,733 over Memorial Day. Since then, Helix has slightly increased the original price of the mattress, but this matches the best price we've seen since the increase.
If you suffer from joint or back pain, this DreamCloud mattress is an excellent option. It's firm enough to offer plenty of support but has a plush top for a little extra comfort. "It has a very luxurious, plush feel that's slightly softer than the other two DreamCloud models,' says Chapman.
More Deal Information: This mattress fell to a low of $1,299 over Memorial Day weekend, but this is the lowest price we've seen since the May sale.
This hybrid model from Brooklyn Bedding delivers excellent temperature regulation and accommodates just about any sleeping style. It's available in three firmness levels, isolated movement well and, according to our tester, 'has a true cool-to-the-touch sensation that many brands advertise but don't deliver on.'
More Deal Information: This mattress was 30% off over July 4, but this is likely the lowest discount we'll see until another holiday weekend.
While the average mattress supports up to 200 to 250 pounds per side, the Helix Plus can hold up to 500 pounds per side (1,000 pounds total). It has a medium-firm construction, but executive strategy editor Lindsay Boyers says, 'it felt plusher than most bed-in-a-box mattresses I've tried.'
More Deal Information: The biggest discount we've seen from Helix is 30% off, but it hasn't beat 27% since earlier this year.
My personal mattress, the Saatva Classic, employs both a classic innerspring design with a luxe European-style pillow top. It comes in three firmness levels and includes a generous warranty period and free white glove delivery—a major bonus for anyone who's ever struggled with what to do with their old mattress.
More Deal Information: Saatva regularly offers $300 off select models, but this $400 discount matches the lows we typically see over holiday weekends.
Side sleepers typically need a mattress that cushions their hips and shoulders. During our sleep team's testing, this model proved to have superior cushion and pressure relief for side sleepers of various body sizes. 'It's difficult to find a mattress that doesn't cause at least some discomfort around my shoulder after lying on it for a while, but I haven't felt that at all with this one,' says Chapman, who tested the plush Nolah Evolution 15 Mattress in her home for over a month.
More Deal Information: This 35% discount matches the best price we usually see from Nolah over holiday weekends.
The Leesa Sapira checks off all of our boxes for a great hybrid mattress: It feels luxurious and cushy with solid temperature regulation and motion absorption. Overall, our testers say the 'medium-firm model is a good middle ground for many sleeper types like back, stomach and combination sleepers.'
More Deal Information: This discount matches the best price we've seen over the past two holiday weekends.
This bed is plush enough to feel like a luxury hotel mattress and supportive enough to offer dependable motion isolation and edge support. It also comes with an impressive lifetime warranty. However, it may not provide enough support for sleepers who weigh over 250 pounds or primarily sleep on their back or stomach.
More Deal Information: This mattress dropped by 40% over the 4th Of July holiday, so you may want to wait for another holiday weekend to get the best deal.
According to Dillon, the Birch Natural Mattress 'delivers a true latex foam feel that makes you feel lifted and supported with just enough cushion from the wool batting to provide ample comfort and pressure relief.' It's especially nice for combination sleepers who need a versatile medium-firm feel to accommodate their changing sleeping positions.
More Deal Information: This exclusive Forbes Vetted code matches the best discount we saw over the 4th Of July weekend.
Pressure relief is one of the most important features a side sleeper should seek from their mattress to help minimize stress on the hips and shoulders. Updates writer Alex Garret says, 'Amerisleep Organica is the most ideal organic option for avid side sleepers because it combines coils with wool and Talalay latex comfort layers to provide more pressure relief than you'd expect from a latex hybrid bed.'
More Deal Information: Amerisleep regularly offers $500 off its beds, but the brand recently dropped the price of this mattress from $1,749 to $1,499, making this one of the best prices we've ever seen for the Organica model.
Nolah Mattress
If you have a lot of joint or back pain, we recommend the Nolah Natural mattress as it's a bit softer than your average latex foam design. 'It offers a bouncy, supportive latex foam feel with more pressure relief and cushion than other models I've tested—almost like it's a blend of memory foam and latex foam," says Dillon.
More Deal Details: This 35% discount is typically the best offer we see from Nolah.
This PlushBeds design is perfect for sleepers seeking a little extra luxury. Chapman, who tested the medium model of the Botanical Bliss, says, 'It felt a little firmer at first, but as I settled into the bed, the layers cradled my joints—this mix of support and pressure relief felt especially comfortable back sleeping."
More Deal Details: PlushBeds doesn't run sitewide promotions as often as some brands. However, it increased the original price of this bed in March, making this deal appear slightly larger than it really is. This current discount has also been live since Memorial Day.
If sustainability is a top priority for your mattress, we recommend the Avocado Green. It's made with natural materials like GOLS-certified latex foam and GOTS-certified New Zealand wool, and can support a variety of sleepers, including hot sleepers and individuals with allergies.
More Deal Information: Avocado often offers 10% off this model. This 15% discount matches the low we saw over the July 4th holiday, so it's a nice time to save a little extra.
Hot sleepers know a cooling mattress can make a huge difference in your quality of sleep. This Saatva design is made of entirely certified organic and natural materials with a breathable coil base and moisture-wicking properties. It also tested well for responsiveness with a buoyancy that's easy to move around on.
More Deal Information: Saatva often offers $300 of its beds, so this $400 discount is a nice opportunity to save even more.
Shopping for a new mattress can feel overwhelming—it's a large purchase and an item that you'll ideally use nightly for years to come. There are a few important factors to consider that can help you find the perfect fit. Sleep Style
Your sleeping style makes a huge difference in the type of mattress that will work best for you. For instance, side sleepers typically prefer softer models that provide ample pressure relief, while stomach sleepers will benefit from the all-around support of a firmer bed. Mattress Type
Mattresses come in a variety of styles, like memory foam and innerspring. Knowing the type of mattress you want can help narrow down your search significantly. Hybrid: Hybrid designs combine a supportive coil base with a cozy foam top layer, making them a crowd-pleasing choice overall. They're a popular compromise for partners with varied sleeping styles.
Hybrid designs combine a supportive coil base with a cozy foam top layer, making them a crowd-pleasing choice overall. They're a popular compromise for partners with varied sleeping styles. Memory Foam: Classic memory foam can be divisive. While the all-foam design excels at pressure relief, some sleepers describe the sinking sensation as claustrophobic. They're also known for trapping more heat than the average bed (though many modern designs now include cooling features).
Classic memory foam can be divisive. While the all-foam design excels at pressure relief, some sleepers describe the sinking sensation as claustrophobic. They're also known for trapping more heat than the average bed (though many modern designs now include cooling features). Latex: Eco-conscious shoppers and sleepers who suffer from allergies may prefer a latex model. These mattresses have a similar feel to a memory foam bed, but the material is known for its long-lasting, organic properties.
Eco-conscious shoppers and sleepers who suffer from allergies may prefer a latex model. These mattresses have a similar feel to a memory foam bed, but the material is known for its long-lasting, organic properties. Innerspring: The traditional innerspring bed is made up of a firmer coil base. It's a great option for sleepers who are seeking a firmer, supportive bed. Budget
As with any major purchase, budget is a major deciding factor. Establish your budget early to help narrow your options and avoid overspending. After all, you won't be resting much easier on your new mattress if you feel like you've spent significantly more than you wanted. The Best Bedding Sales This Month
In addition to mattress sales, you can find excellent deals on bedding right now. With warmer weather in full swing, it's the perfect time to shop and save on lighter layers like cooling sheets or coverlets. Some popular bedding brands are hosting summer events alongside mattress retailers this month; these are the best sales we've spotted so far. Our Mattress Buying Guides
If you want more in-depth advice, or you're looking to browse mattresses based on a specific concern, check out some of our curated mattress buying guides to learn more about which models might work best for you.
How Do I Get The Best Deal On A New Mattress?
If you're determined to get the best deal on a new mattress, we recommend marking your calendar and exercising some patience. Mattresses go on sale throughout the year, but long weekends and shopping holidays are typically when you'll see the best deals. If you're willing to wait, Black Friday and Cyber Monday generally bring the lowest prices of the year—allowing you to save an additional 5 to 10% compared to other holidays.
Another way to get a good deal on a new mattress is by shopping previous years' models. Retailers like Tempur-Pedic and MattressFirm allow you to shop discontinued (but still perfectly viable) designs for a lot less than what 2025 beds are going for.
What Is The Best Quality Affordable Mattress?
On average, foam or hybrid beds are typically more affordable than their innerspring or organic counterparts. Our sleep editors named the hybrid Allswell the best mattress in a box under $500. You can get the queen-size version of this bed for under $300. The design is definitely on the firmer side of the spectrum, but offers a neutral feel and is well-made—especially considering its modest price tag.
That said, the best quality affordable mattress ultimately depends on your unique needs and preferences. For instance, although organic mattresses tend to be more expensive, sleepers with bad allergies or who are concerned with sustainability may wish to adjust their budget to accommodate those features. The Eco Terra Hybrid Latex mattress is our pick for the best value organic mattress. It has similar certifications to higher-end organic models, comes in two firmness levels and is available for under $1,000 when it's on sale.
What Is The Best Month To Buy A Mattress In?
Holiday weekends often bring about great mattress sales, so January, February, May, July, August and November are some of the best months to find deals. There are still some lingering 4th Of July deals available right now or you can hold off for Labor Day at the end of August.