Best Twin Mattress for 2024

Why we chose the Tuft and Needle Nod: If you’re looking for the best twin mattress, you likely want something simple that’ll get the job done. You don’t need any fancy bells or whistles and generally just want something comfortable. The Tuft and Needle Nod is an Amazon-exclusive mattress that delivers the same neutral and soft foam feel you get from the original Tuft and Needle. You can get the 8-inch twin-size Nod model for less than $400.
It has a medium firmness level, great for almost any sleeping position because it offers a good balance between soft and firm. It’s great for kids, young adults, people under 230 pounds and anyone who wants a generally inexpensive bed. If you have a heavier body type, I recommend the Tuft and Needle Nod Hybrid.

Pros:

• It’s an ultra-affordable bed
• Its medium firmness level suits all sleeping positions

Cons:

• The foam model isn’t ideal for heavier sleepers
• Small children may want a softer bed

Why we chose the Nectar Premier: The Nectar Premier mattress is the replacement for the discontinued Nectar Lush bed. Although it’s a little different from the Lush model in terms of plushness, we still think it’s a comfortable memory foam mattress suited for a wide range of sleeper types, which is why it tops our list of the best twin-size beds. 

The Nectar Premier is 13 inches thick, and this mattress type is entirely made of foam. All the brand’s beds have a dense memory foam feel, and we weren’t surprised to find that this model is no different. When you lay down on the mattress, it’ll take a few seconds for the foam to mold to your body shape. Once it does, you can feel the bed gently hug your pressure points, and it provides nice relief to your joints. It comes topped with a nice, poly-blend cooling cover, but there isn’t a noticeable cooling sensation when you lie down. Most people, unless they sleep hot, will think it’s more temperature-neutral. 

Pros:

• Suits back, stomach and combination sleepers
• One of the thicker, more durable foam beds on our list
• Impressive trial and warranty policy

Cons:

• Heavier sleepers may want a hybrid model
• It’s a little more expensive than the other beds we’ve mentioned

Editor’s note: If you happen to already have a larger Nectar Premier mattress, you should be aware that in April 2022, the US Product Safety Commission posted a recall notice for certain Nectar Premier king- and queen-size mattresses because they pose a fire hazard. The affected mattresses, about 700 according to the agency, were manufactured on Sept. 24 and 27, 2021. To find out if your mattress is among those recalled, take a look at the information in the commission’s recall notice and on this page of the Nectar website.

Why we chose the Leesa Legend Hybrid: An option worthy of a luxury hotel, the Leesa Legend twin mattress was soft, inviting and had just the right amount of bounce (without being too bouncy). I’d rate the firmness around a 4 out of 10, or in between medium and medium-soft. It’s plush, pressure relieving and a great choice for people who sleep on their side. The twin bed mattress has four layers: two layers of springs and two layers of memory foam. The combo provided exceptional body contouring, especially when I was lying on my back. I felt like I was comfortably settling into the twin-size mattress while still feeling supported and aligned.

The organic cotton and wool cover, made from recycled water bottles, provided an additional layer of comfort that took it up a notch from the typical memory foam mattress. It had minimal motion transfer and top-notch edge-to-edge support, so even if you migrate toward the edge of the twin bed, you’ll feel comfortable and supported.

Pros:

• It’s a plush mattress for side sleepers or small children
• Ideal for all body types

Cons:

Why we chose the Helix Midnight Luxe: The Helix Midnight Luxe is the perfect “I can’t decide which mattress to buy” mattress. It falls right in the middle of the mattress firmness level scale — its firmness level rated a 4 to 7 out of 10 — so it’s designed to please any type of sleeper. The mattress is constructed of a layered combination of high-density memory foam, gel visco and pocketed coil layers that provide equal parts comfort and support.

The Helix Midnight Luxe twin bed mattress shone when it came to lumbar support. It immediately took the pressure off my back and provided much-needed relief from the aches and pains that are inevitable when sitting at the computer all day. While this mattress had a little more motion transfer than the Nectar Premier or Leesa Legend, it still did a great job of absorbing movement when I shifted positions. Read more at our full Helix mattress review. 

Pros:

• Accommodates most sleeper types
• Great pressure relief
• Decent motion isolation for couples

Cons:

Why we chose the Brooklyn Bedding Signature: Some people only want a twin mattress for a guest room or their youngling who will eventually grow out of their small mattress and desire an upgrade. If that’s the case, you may not want to spend over $1,000 on a new bed. Brooklyn Bedding Signature is a hybrid mattress that offers a comfortable and supportive sleeping space at the same cost or less than bed-in-a-box mattresses made of foam. In other words, it’s going to be more durable and supportive than all-foam mattress competitors, but you won’t have to spend extra on it.

Brooklyn Bedding Signature has four layers including almost 1,000 pocketed coils and comfortable responsive foam. It has three different firmness options, but the medium is soft without being too plush and it’s perfect for side sleepers. The firm model will be most fitting for people who primarily sleep on their back or stomach. 

Brooklyn Bedding Signature is also suitable for a wide range of body types from petite to plus-size, so it’s a very accommodating mattress that can appeal to your 10-year-old son or your 45-year-old sister who often comes to visit. 

Pros:

• Multiple firmness options to choose from
• It’s one of the most affordable hybrid beds on the market
• Good for all body types

Cons:

• Might be too expensive for budget shoppers or people looking for a kid mattress