Best Cooling Mattress Toppers

Best Overall

Saatva Mattress Topper 

Saatva’s topper is made from high-quality, safe, and earth-friendly materials, like high-density foams and renewable oils. This both decreases emissions of greenhouse gasses during manufacturing, and eliminates the possibility of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful chemicals.

But that’s not the only reason we love it. The topper also uses a graphite infusion to help keep you cool. Graphite is naturally cooling and moisture-wicking; when paired with Saatva’s breathable cotton cover, it is highly effective at keeping you cool and comfortable through the night.

Since Saatva’s topper is made from memory foam, it also helps to dispel motion transfer if you sleep with a partner. It can also help to alleviate back, neck and joint pain by relieving pressure in those areas.

Pros

• Lots of size options
• Non-toxic
• Eco-conscious

Cons

• On the pricier side

Best Value Cooling Mattress Topper

Viscosoft High-Density Mattress Topper

At less than $200 for a queen, this mattress topper may not be the most affordable on the list, but it definitely pleads its case for best value. The topper features three or four inches of high-density memory foam (you can pick your preferred thickness, though the 4-inch will be more expensive) and a removable, washable cover.

The cover is made from a breathable mesh, which allows for air to flow through and keep you cool; the heavy-duty adjustable straps keep the topper snug on top of your mattress so it won’t shift around—even under active sleepers.

One of the topper’s most important cooling features is the gel infusion which helps to keep the memory foam cool, brings heat away from the body, and allows the foam to feel more breathable than standard memory foam. This is a great pick for all sleeping positions, and the thick foam helps relieve pressure, eliminate motion transfer, and properly align the spine.

Pros

• Reasonable price
• Washable, removable cover
• Gel-infused foam keeps you cool

Cons

• Some customers felt they sunk too far into the foam

Best Hypoallergenic Cooling Mattress Topper

Puffy Mattress Topper

While mattress toppers certainly add some additional cushioning and comfort to your bed, they can also trap allergens. If you do suffer from allergies—particularly airborne ones—you will want to make sure that your topper is specifically designed to be hypoallergenic, like this one from Puffy.

This topper is designed to resist dust mites and bacteria while keeping you cool and comfortable all night long. It features a washable cover—also a must for allergies—and allows you to choose between a firm or soft density depending on your preferences. It is made from a blend of bamboo and polyester which are cool to the touch and allow for airflow during the night.

The topper is on the lighter side, so it won’t allow you to sink down too far, and it works with all types of mattresses—foam, coil, and hybrid. Still not sold? You can try it out for 101 nights to make sure it’s the right fit for you.

Pros

• Lifetime warranty
• Washable cover
• Affordable price

Cons

• Won’t alleviate pressure like memory foam
• Limited to standard sizing

Best Luxury Cooling Mattress Topper

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Topper

This medium-density topper is a great way to add some plushness to an aging mattress if you aren’t ready for a complete overhaul. It’s made with three inches of cooling memory foam that’s designed to relieve pressure and provide ergonomic support throughout the night.

It features a cool-to-touch cover that can be removed and thrown in the washing machine, and it has long elastic straps which keep it in place on top of your mattress.

This topper also comes with a 10-year warranty and free shipping.

Pros

• Removable cover
• Straps keep it in place
• High-quality foam

Cons

• Can have a lingering smell
• On the pricier side

Best Cooling Mattress Topper for Back Pain

Layla Memory Foam Topper

If you suffer from back pain, you’ll want to make sure that the mattress topper you choose to invest in will not only provide cushion, but additional support as well. This one by Layla is a great choice if you’re attempting to relieve some of that pressure and alleviate pesky aches and pains.

The bulk of this topper is made from a super-cushy, copper-gel-infused memory foam. It’s incredibly supportive and helps take compression off of pressure points, as well as helps to keep you cool. The copper infusion is designed to absorb body heat, pulling it away from the body. The topper is also naturally antimicrobial, which means that it blocks and kills bacteria.

Pros

• Naturally antimicrobial
• Reasonable price
• Good for pressure relief

Cons

• Not as thick as some other options
• Not as many size options as other models

Best Memory Foam Mattress Topper

Mattress Topper Gel Swirl Memory Foam Mattress Topper

A lot of mattress toppers—particularly quality ones—can easily run you upwards of $100. This one comes in at just under $90 for a queen (with ongoing sales deals), and is a great option for anyone looking for a basic memory foam topper.

The topper has no cover—it consists of just a slab of memory foam—but you can’t go wrong with a basic model like this if you are looking for a high level of support for an affordable price. It comes in both 2” and 3” thickness options, and it’s infused with a cooling gel swirl that helps regulate your temperature through the night.

The topper has an ultra-plush feel, so it will allow you to sink down into the material and feel like it’s cradling your body. It’s also made with CertiPur-US certified materials, so no need to worry about toxins or harmful chemicals.

Pros

• Affordable
• Two thickness options
• Very plush

Cons

• No cover
• Might be too soft for some

Best Plush Cooling Mattress Topper

Parachute Home Down Mattress Topper

If you are looking to add some luxurious plushness to your mattress—and not necessarily additional support—then there is nothing better than a down topper. This topper is stuffed with 550-fill power, which gives it a fluffy, cloud-like feel. It has a dual-chamber design that provides a double layer of down, and baffle-box stitching that keeps its feathers equally distributed.

The outer shell is made from 100% sateen cotton, which is light, crisp, and breathable. Both cool to the touch and highly ventilated, Parachute’s down topper regulates your temperature without the use of gels, foams, or other synthetic materials. It’s also made in the USA and comes with a three-year warranty.

Pros

• Very plush
• Natural materials

Cons

• Dry-clean only
• Not hypoallergenic

Best Cooling Mattress Topper for Pressure Relief

Nest Cooling Topper

This topper provides excellent pressure relief without adding too many inches to the top of your bed. It’s only 2’ tall, but the dense memory foam supports you from underneath and relieves pressure from sensitive areas. It’s designed to feel like a latex topper, but it doesn’t include latex, so it’s safe for those that may be allergic to the material.

The topper has a cover with straps that secure it under the four corners of the mattress, and the foam is infused with a cooling gel that regulates temperature through the night. It also comes with a 30-day trial period and two-year warranty.

Pros

• Soft and supportive
• Secures to mattress
• Optional accident protection

Cons

• Cover is not removable

Best Down Cooling Mattress Topper

Brooklinen Down Mattress Topper

This topper is peak luxury. It has the 600-fill power of white duck down, enclosed in a 100% cotton casing. It uses baffle-box stitching to keep the feathers all evenly distributed, and has two separate feather layers—a bottom layer of plump, supportive white feathers, and a top layer of powder-white down, which gives it the fluffy, puffy, signature softness.

Unlike some down toppers, this one can be thrown in the dryer to fluff it up, though it will have to be spot cleaned or dry-cleaned, as putting it in the washer can lead to shrinking and clumping.

Since it doesn’t have any cooling properties, this will be slightly warmer than a gel cooling topper but does allow for great ventilation, which helps keep your temperature regulated.

Pros

•  Very plush
• Non-toxic materials
• Can be fluffed in dryer

Cons

• Limited sizing
• Must be dry-cleaned

Best Responsive Cooling Mattress Topper

Tuft & Needle Mattress Topper

It can be difficult to find just the right balance between soft and supportive when it comes to a memory foam topper, but this one seems to hit the mark. It has just enough cushion to add some plushness to your mattress, but it won’t allow you to sink down so far that you feel suffocated.

It was designed to be compatible with all mattress types, and uses T&N Adaptive foam, which is an open-cell memory foam that allows for maximum breathability and airflow.

The foam is excellent at helping relieve pressure points in areas like the hips, and shoulders. It’s also both Greengaurd Gold and Certi-PUR US certified, which means that it contains no harmful chemicals that could affect you or your air quality.

Pros

• Affordable
• Not too soft
• Non-skid bottom

Cons

• Not washable
• Limited sizing