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Goldilocks was onto something when she tested out the beds of the three bears in search of one that felt just right. Finding the correct mattress for your individual needs — such as sleeping position, weight or body pain — can be a make it or break point in getting a restful night’s sleep.  

Fortunately, there are a lot of mattress options out there; unfortunately, that can also lead to a lot of confusion over which product is the right one for you. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best mattress options for a variety of different sleepers — so you can have a good night. 

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The Hybrid Mattress

Saatva’s Classic Mattress

Awarded “Best Overall Mattress in 2024” by Good Morning America, Saatva’s Classic Mattress is a Goldilocks-approved hybrid that combines innersprings with plush comfort layers and has a breathable, pillow top sleep surface. The mattresses also have Saatva’s patented Lumbar Zone® Technology, which promotes healthy spinal alignment in any sleep position, and is available in three firmness levels for your preferred sleep position and style.

Price: $1,795 for a queen. 

The Memory Foam Mattress

Leesa’s Original Mattress

Declared a “Best Memory Foam Mattress” winner by Wirecutter, Leesa’s crowd-pleasing Original Mattress was made to cradle and support your body while avoiding the sinking and overheating feeling that can be found in some memory foam mattresses. While the durable base foam provides long-lasting support for all body types and sleep positions, there’s also a deeper memory foam recovery layer for extra pressure relief. The aerated foam also has a breathable knit cover, helping to facilitate airflow while you dream.

Price: $929 for a queen.

The Budget Mattress

Zinus’ Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress

For those who want the comfort of a luxury mattress, but don’t want to shell out all that cash, the Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress by Zinus is a great budget option. Infused with green tea — which the company claims keeps your mattress fresh — as well as ActivCharcoal microparticles that block moisture, the mattress’s memory foam cradles your body to alleviate pressure and has a soft, breathable cover.

Price: $399 for a queen.

The Mattress in a Box

DreamCloud’s Hybrid Mattress

Delivered to your home in a box, DreamCloud’s award-winning Hybrid Mattress unfurls into a supportive hybrid mattress that is comfortable for most sleepers, no matter their position. The brand’s signature model features a breathable cashmere blend quilted top cover with foam on top of a combination of pressure-relieving gel memory foam and innerspring coils.

Price: $665 for a queen.

The Cooling Mattress

Cocoon by Sealy’s Chill Mattress 

For hot sleepers, a cool mattress is a must. Cocoon by Sealy’s Chill Collection includes a 10-inch memory foam mattress with a conforming feel, as well as a 12-inch hybrid mattress with a reactive bounce. Both have a medium feel as well as a cooling cover that absorbs and dissipates heat.

Price: $699 for a queen memory foam mattress; $899 for a queen hybrid mattress.