The 10 Softest Mattresses Of 2024 To Get Your Best Sleep Yet

The details: Birch is a sub-brand of the popular mattress company Helix with a claim to fame for its use of organic, sustainably sourced, GREENGUARD Gold- and GOTS-certified materials. The Birch Natural Mattress combines steel springs, flame-retardant organic wool, and natural Talay latex foam to provide support, cushion, and comfort. 

It's hard to find a truly sustainable mattress option that's all-foam (check out the best latex option at the beginning of this list!), so by nature this bed might feel slightly firmer if you carry less weight. If you're a true soft sleeper and weigh less than 150 pounds, you should consider investing in the additional pillow top to ensure that you're getting the softest surface possible. Plus, with a 100-night trial and 25-year warranty, you'll have a little time to decide if it's the one.

What customers say: This bed has 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 1,700 reviews. A ton of people report that they like the combination of softness and support from this mattress, as well as the non-toxic materials. One common warning from customers is that this bed is pretty heavy, so you might want some help getting it out of the box and onto your frame.

The details: Need a slightly lower price point without sacrificing quality? Check out the soft Helix Sunset mattress. The hybrid bed combines wrapped coils and memory foam to provide cushion and support. Side sleepers in particular seem to love this bed, praising its softness, and a lot of reviewers comment on the cooling cover—you can also upgrade your Sunset by adding a Silky GlacioTex Cooling Cover for extra temperature control. 

While Helix's Birch Natural Mattress (above) is made with organic and eco-friendly materials, the Sunset doesn't deliver in the sustainability department. So if those are important qualities to you, this might not be the bed of your dreams. Helix does, however, make all of its beds in the USA with only certiPUR-US certified materials.

What customers say: The Sunset gets 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,600 reviews. Most of the positive comments are from side sleepers who say this mattress is soft enough to offer ample cushion and pressure relief. Some smaller-bodied folks wish it was a little softer, though.

The details: Leesa has been a big name in the bed-in-a-box game since the very beginning, but the newer Legend Hybrid Mattress ups the brand's game considerably. While Leesa has been a B Corp for years, the Legend is the first mattress design to really focus on sustainability. It contains two layers of recycled coils under a plush foam layer, all wrapped in a soft cover made from organic cotton, merino wool, and recycled water bottles. Plus, for every 10 mattresses sold, Leesa donates one to a family in need. 

What customers say: This is a newer model for Leesa, so there are only about 160 reviews so far. Reviewers say this bed is "like sleeping on a cloud" and the "appropriate amount of support, softness, and flexibility." But, if it ends up not being soft enough for your liking, you can always return it within the 100-night trial for free (and the company will help you donate it). 

The details: If you sleep strictly on your side, your body needs the perfect combo of support and give. Memory foam shines in that department—and Brentwood Home benefits by adding a thin layer near the top of its Oceano Hybrid. This plush layer tops 3,000 pocketed coils, which provide a layer of support and responsiveness. Additional layers of foam maximize the cushioning for a medium-soft feel.   

Sustainability win: Just like parent company Avocado Green Brands, Brentwood Home makes all of its beds in California and uses eco-friendly, recycled, and GOLS-certified organic materials. Another big win for the mattress company is that it's Climate Neutral Certified and carbon negative, which means Brentwood Home measures and offsets its carbon footprint.

What customers say: The Oceano Hybrid has 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 700 reviews. One recent reviewer says this bed has, "Sink-into-it softness, while still being firm and supportive." However, some customers say the edge support could be better on this bed, and a few warn of some lingering foam smells out of the box.

The details: Saatva's Classic Mattress is a luxury hybrid mattress that combines a base of innerspring coils with a plush, organic cotton Euro pillow top. You can customize your Saatva Classic by picking either the 11.5-inch or 14.4-inch height and choosing from three firmness options. For folks seeking a soft mattress, the Plush Soft version of this bed is your best bet. 

Saatva beds are never compressed and rolled into a box like a lot of other brands these days, so you won't run into any funky odors when it's brought into your home. Another perk of Saatva is their use of antimicrobial organic cotton and CertiPUR-US certified foams. They're designed to last, so you won't have to change your mattress as often (although you should know when it's time for your old mattress to hit the road).

What customers say: With 4.8 out of 5 stars from just under 6,000 reviews, the Saatva Classic is one of the best-loved mattresses out there. Many side sleepers and soft-bed-lovers say you really should opt for the Plush Soft over the Luxury Firm, and countless reviews mention Saatva's excellent customer service.

The details: Labeling the Spindle Organic Latex Mattress a "soft bed" might be cheating; this bed lets you choose your own firmness from the comfort of your home with three removable layers of organic Dunlop latex. Your mattress comes with a layer of soft, medium, and firm latex foam, and you can rearrange them in whatever formation feels most comfortable to you. Just note that the layers are definitely heavy, so transforming your bed might require a second set of hands. 

Spindle is a smaller, family-run mattress company that takes pride in using organic and sustainable materials like GOTS- and GOLS-certified organic cotton, wool, and latex. The Spindle Organic Latex mattress is more expensive than most beds on this list, but if sustainable materials and custom firmness are important to you, it's worth it. If you still can't get comfy after 60 days, the company will refund you and help donate your bed to charity.

What customers say: People love the customizable firmness of this mattress. With 4.9 out of 5 stars from almost 1,000 reviews, all types of sleepers seem to have found a setup that works for them. And, anyone who wasn't totally satisfied with their Spindle said customer service was a dream.

The details: PlushBeds' Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress is our pick for most splurge-worthy mattress thanks to its quality design and customizable size and firmness. You can decide if you'd like your mattress height to be 9, 10, or 12 inches, and you can select either medium, medium-firm, or a dual-firmness design. Because latex foam is bouncier and more responsive than memory foam, you'll find this bed to be plush yet supportive, especially the medium firmness option. 

A key highlight of PlushBeds is its dedication to using quality, sustainably sourced materials. "Latex foam" doesn't sound very environmentally friendly, but it's actually one of the most sustainable options for bedding materials. Plush, PlushBeds' mattresses boast a slew of certifications, like GOLS-certified Dunlop latex and GOTS-certified cotton and wool. 

What customers say: The Botanical Bliss has 4.9 out of 5 stars from over 4,300 reviews. Most people say they are super happy with the support and cushion of their mattress, including side sleepers who opted for the medium firmness. This bed is a splurge, so it's not surprising that most critical reviews mention the price.

The details: The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress, so it contains a thick layer of individually wrapped innerspring coils under a plush pillow top. It's supportive all the way to the edges, so if you share a bed with a partner (human or canine!) you can make the most out of your sleep surface. Plus, thanks to a layer of gel-infused foam in the pillow top, it does a great job of muffling motion—even for a bed that contains springs. 

The only real negative of WinkBeds is that beyond using recycled metal for their innerspring coils and sustainably-sourced Tencel for the cover, this bed doesn't have as many certifications or eco-friendly credentials as some other mattresses on this list. They do have another model called the EcoCloud that uses all organic materials—however, you can't customize the firmness like you can with the original WinkBed.

What the author says: I'm actually among the 8,000 reviewers who give the WinkBed 4.8 out of 5 stars. My husband and I sleep on a Luxury Firm WinkBed, and we love it. I'm a combination side-and-back sleeper, and this bed is the perfect balance of support and cushion for me. It truly does feel like a hotel bed, which isn't for everyone, especially those who prefer a super-soft mattress. If that's you, I'd definitely consider the Softer firmness, which is best for strict side sleepers.  

The details: A truly unique option, the flippable Layla Memory Foam Mattress offers both a soft side and a firm side. I've lain on this bed before, and the soft side has a true soft, cradling, memory foam feel. The firm side isn't rock solid, but it's considerably more firm than the soft side. It's also relatively easy to flip solo but easier with a second set of hands.  In terms of coolness, Layla claims its copper-infused gel foam promotes cooler sleep. There aren't any studies to back this up, but reviewers seem to believe it does the job, despite being a memory foam mattress. On the downside, while Layla's materials are all nontoxic and CertiPUR-US certified, there aren't any eco-friendly benefits to this bed.

What customers say: This bed has 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 7,400 reviews. Many side sleepers landed on the soft side of this mattress, which they say is great for cushion and pressure relief. The good news is that you can sleep on either side for up to 120 trial nights to see if either side is soft and cool enough for you—if it's not, Layla will refund you and donate your mattress to a local charity.

The details: The Plush version of Avocado's Organic Latex Topper gets heavy praise from reviewers for adding an extra layer of cush to any mattress. Made from GOLS organic certified latex and GOTS organic certified wool, this topper provides a cradling sensation and a cooler surface than you'll find with a memory foam topper. Just make sure you select the "Plush" version of this topper to get the softest surface possible. 

Sustainability win: A huge perk of Avocado is its sustainability efforts and use of nontoxic, eco-friendly materials. On the downside, this topper is not cheap. But if it softens up your current mattress, it might end up saving you money in the long run and extend the life of your bed.

What customers say: This topper gets 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 2,500 reviews. Most people say that if you're looking for pressure relief, the plush topper will do the job. A few reviewers report that the topper may seem too small for your bed at first, but it flattens out after a few days.