The 10 Best Twin Mattresses of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Casper Original Mattress

4.8

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No matter what size of bed you're shopping for, you can't go wrong with Casper's Original Mattress—a soft yet supportive option that will delight house guests and children or teens alike.

A favorite of our home tester, the Casper Original Mattress has a multi-zoned support system designed to align the spine and alleviate pressure points. The multi-layered construction features high-density foam at the base, while the perforated foam top layer encourages air circulation and helps prevent overheating. We love that the mattress's foam is certified by CertiPUR-US, a non-profit that ensures mattress and furniture foam has no mercury, lead, formaldehyde, phthalates, or ozone-depleting chemicals.

Busy households will be happy to know that the Casper is durable enough to handle wear and tear from even the most rambunctious pets and kids. "[It's] solidly constructed with durable seams and thick fabrics, and has held up well to two toddlers pulling on it, jumping on it, and testing its durability at every opportunity," said our tester.

While the price is about what you'd expect for a high-quality mattress, the Casper is on the expensive side of the twin mattress price spectrum. Like many other foam options, it also requires a little patience, taking up to three days to expand before it's ready for use. However, the brand's fuss-free delivery and easy setup instructions make it worth the slight inconvenience.

Price at time of publish: $805

_{Type: Foam | Material: High-density foam, perforated foam | Thickness: 11 inches | Warranty: 10 years}

Best Budget

Linenspa 8-Inch Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress

4.3

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Linenspa's 8 Inch Hybrid Mattress combines body-contouring memory foam with the durable support of a steel innerspring system. It's got a medium-firm feel, which makes it a good fit for any sleeping position. Hybrid design mattresses—which combine the responsiveness of innerspring coils with the form-fitting stability afforded by comfort foam—are typically more expensive, making the Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid a fantastic value.

This bed-in-a-box arrives compressed and takes about 48 hours to expand. At 8-inches, the most affordable Linenspa offering is not the thickest mattress on our list, but should be supportive enough for kids. Linenspa also offers 10 and 12-inch thick versions of its Memory Foam Hybrid.

Price at time of publish: $120

_{Type: Hybrid | Material: Memory foam, rayon, steel coils | Thickness: 8 inches | Warranty: 10 years}

Best for Kids

Saatva Youth Mattress

4.5

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The best option for kids is the Saatva Youth Mattress. Designed to grow with your child, it's double-sided to meet the needs of younger and older kids at every stage. One side is for ages 3 through 7, with multi-zoned support foam toward the top. The other is for ages 8 to 12, with high-density comfort foam just below the surface.

Both sides have an organic cotton cover with a waterproof barrier for accident protection, and there's a steel innerspring core for lumbar support. Additionally, all foams are CertiPUR-US certified for chemical safety.

While the Saatva Youth Mattress is expensive, its adult equivalent is a favorite of our testers, who appreciated its handmade construction, organic materials, and luxurious comfort.

Price at time of publish: $749

_{Type: Hybrid | Material: Steel coils, foam, organic cotton | Thickness: 10 inches | Warranty: Lifetime}

Best for Adults

Leesa Original Twin Mattress

4.2

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For adults, we recommend the Leesa Original Mattress. It's made of GREENGUARD Gold and CertiPUR-US certified foam, but unlike many other foam mattresses, the Leesa has a multi-layer construction that makes it more akin to a hybrid mattress design.

Beneath the breathable cover, the Leesa mattress has a cooling top layer, followed by body-molding memory foam and then a core support layer. This design keeps the mattress cool while still providing the body contouring expected of a memory foam mattress. Our tester love the removable, machine-washable cover, which made the Leesa easy to clean between guests or when you want to freshen it up.

Since the Leesa mattress doesn't have handles, it can be difficult to move, but the twin size weighs only 50 pounds.

Price at time of publish: $750

_{Type: Foam | Material: Memory foam, perforated foam, high-density foam | Thickness: 10 inches | Warranty: 10 years}

Best XL

Serta Perfect Sleeper Charlotte 11.5" Medium Plush Mattress

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Need a twin XL size? Go with the Serta Perfect Sleeper Charlotte. This hybrid mattress features pocketed coils, plus a top layer of gel-infused foam. The innerspring system provides support and pressure-point relief, while the gel has a temperature-regulating effect.

We also like that the Perfect Sleeper isolates movement and has edge support to prevent you from sinking in or rolling off. This versatile mattress is designed to be suitable for all sleeping positions. The only thing to keep in mind is that it can be harder to find properly sized twin XL bedding.

Price at time of publish: $600

_{Type: Hybrid | Material: Gel-infused foam, pocket coils | Thickness: 11.5 inches | Warranty: 10 years}

Best Foam

Tuft & Needle Original Adaptive Foam Mattress

4.9

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If you like the feel of foam but not necessarily memory foam, go with Tuft & Needle. The brand's Original Mattress features a base layer of perforated foam for maximum breathability, followed by body-contouring adaptive foam. The result is a buoyant sleeping surface with bounce-back support.

And that's not all. Cooling gel and heat-conducting graphite promise to draw heat away from your body while you catch your Zs. Bear in mind this mattress doesn't have edge support. Also, it has a slight odor out of the box, but it'll dissipate in a day or two.

Price at time of publish: $745

_{Type: Foam | Material: Graphite- and gel-infused foam | Thickness: 9.5 inches | Warranty: 10 years}

Best Memory Foam

Nectar 12 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress

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We also like Nectar's Memory Foam Mattress. It's got a high-density foam base, support foam in the middle, and body-conforming memory foam on top. The upper layer is infused with gel to offer a nice cooling effect and help keep night sweats at bay.

Each layer is CertiPUR-US certified, so you can rest assured your mattress is made without harmful substances and won't emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds). You'll have to wait about 24 hours for it to fully expand, but this is to be expected for a bed-in-a-box.

Price at time of publish: $399

_{Type: Foam | Material: Gel-infused memory foam, support foam, high-density foam | Thickness: 12 inches | Warranty: Lifetime}

Best Soft

Purple Mattress

4.8

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Soft mattresses are ideal for back and side sleepers—and if you're looking to be cradled, the Purple Mattress is a great option for you. With three layers of foam, this mattress cradles and supports your body, while relieving potential pressure points. Although it lacks edge support, our tester found the responsive, sinking-in sensation to be surprisingly comfortable.  "We sunk into it without feeling trapped, as we have with other memory foam models," she noted.

Despite being made of foam (a material that's notorious for retaining heat), the Purple Mattress proved to be surprisingly breathable. This is in large part thanks to the brand's GelFlex grid, which uses over 1,400 air channels to help encourage airflow while you sleep. And while it might be less relevant for twin mattresses, another standout feature of this mattress was its minimal motion transfer. "We especially liked that as our sons share a room and a bunk bed, so a quiet mattress helps keep the peace," said our tester.

At 70 pounds, this mattress is on the heavier side—and since it doesn't have handles, it can be a little cumbersome to move. All in all, though, this is a great option for guest and kid's rooms, along with summer houses or warmer climates.

Price at time of publish: $695

_{Type: Responsive grid | Material: Hyper-elastic polymer, foam | Thickness: 9.25 inches | Warranty: 10 years}

Best Bed-in-a-Box

Iyee Nature Gel Memory Foam Mattress in a Box

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If you want something that arrives compressed in a box on your doorstep, Iyee Nature might be your best bet. This all-foam mattress features a high-density support base, followed by a soft comfort layer, then pressure-relieving memory foam on top.

The top layer is also infused with cooling gel to prevent overheating. Each material is CertiPUR-US certified, and the skin-friendly fabric cover carries Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label, ensuring it's free of over 100 potentially toxic chemicals. This is one of the most affordable twin mattresses we found, but it'll take up to three days to expand once you unbox it.

Price at time of publish: $145

_{Type: Foam | Material: Gel-infused memory foam, support foam | Thickness: 8 inches | Warranty: 10 years}