The 11 Best Mattress Pads and Mattress Toppers to Help Hot Sleepers Get Some Serious Shut-Eye

The Nolah AirFoam Luxe Mattress Topper and GlacioTex Cover is comfortable and supportive, providing pressure relief where you need it most. Plus, it helps you sleep cooler. Its design goes far beyond basic memory foam by adjusting to your body and relieving pressure points without feeling too soft. We appreciate how the cooling cover adds a cool-to-the-touch feel, making it refreshing to get into bed and helping to regulate temperature through the night.

The comfort it provides really stands out. “The topper’s foam molds and supports every part of your body, providing pressure relief where you need it most,” says editor Katrina Cossey. One thing to note: The cooling cover has a smooth, slippery feel that may cause some sheets to shift more than usual, depending on the fabric and fit.

This mattress topper instantly made my bed feel more inviting, without causing any overnight sweating. I love how plush and soft it is, something I notice the second I lie down. The straps are a huge plus for me too. They keep everything securely in place, so I’m not waking up to a topper that’s moved itself around or bunched up overnight.

It does have a cooling element with its moisture-wicking material, and I can tell it’s designed with that in mind, but I wouldn’t say it completely prevents warmth. There are still nights when I notice a bit of heat, especially as the night goes on, but I never sweat. However, the overall comfort, softness, and stay-put design make it a really enjoyable addition to my bed, and one that I will continue to use often.

“It’s very comfortable,” says writer Grace Gallagher. “I got medium density. Sometimes I wish I got a firm, but the medium adds support without being too hard.” It’s a great choice if you want to upgrade your mattress without replacing it altogether. 

Julia Childs Heyl, MSW, a California-based clinical social worker and mental health writer, says, “I loved that it is made with natural organic materials.” She also mentioned a couple of downsides, such as straps that don’t keep the pad in place. While she didn’t mention overheating at night, her husband felt a bit hotter while sleeping on it. Overall, it’s a great natural approach to a mattress topper that adds noticeable softness and comfort to your bed. 

Confession: I can no longer imagine sleeping without this mattress topper. The cooling gel beads in Layla’s 2-inch-thick, high-quality mattress topper kept me chill even on nights when the temps hit triple digits. In addition, it added an extra layer of comfort to my existing memory foam bed, making it so cozy and soft that it was hard to get up in the morning.

This mattress topper also provided great support, thanks to the foam, which condensed under deep compression points such as my hips and shoulders. “I liked the firmness of it — plush and just the right amount of squishy,” says editor Olivia Campbell, who also tested the Layla Memory Foam Topper. She mentioned that the smell took about four days to dissipate. We recommend it for anyone who manages hip, shoulder, or back pain.

If you’re experiencing menopausal hot flashes, you need the best cooling technology to help you stay comfortable — and this one delivers. Created with temperature-regulating technology originally designed for NASA, the Slumber Cloud Performance Mattress Pad is made to not only absorb heat but also fight moisture. It combines Tencel, a fiber blend known to be moisture-wicking and cool, with Slumber Cloud’s Outlast temperature technology to keep you cool and prevent you from sweating.

Sleeping on this mattress pad, I could feel myself heating up, only to have the warmth neutralized within a matter of minutes. I can see how this mattress pad would be a great choice for anyone dealing with night sweats or hot flashes. I’ve genuinely been impressed by how durable this mattress pad has been. Even after regular use and several washes, it still stays in place, and maintains its plushness and quality.

On hot nights, I tend to channel my inner rotisserie chicken, tossing, turning, and kicking off the sheets and covers to remain cool. But this mattress topper, which uses graphite technology, helped me remain cool and sleep through the night. It’s also extremely soft and comfortable, and I like how the cover of the mattress topper is made with breathable and moisture-wicking cotton to prevent overheating.

Saatva is one of several companies using graphite materials in their bedding products, which absorb and dissipate excess body heat. As promised, the mattress topper did regulate my body temperature and helped me sleep through the night.

This 2-inch-thick mattress pad actually made me look forward to bedtime. Using premium viscose bamboo fabric, Cozy Earth makes their mattress pad soft and cool to the touch. On especially hot nights, I even chose to forgo a bottom sheet and relied on just the mattress pad to provide a soft and silky surface to keep me cool throughout the night.

Though this offers a soft layer that’s temperature regulating, it is thinner than a traditional mattress topper (yet slightly thicker than a traditional mattress pad) — making it a good alternative for those seeking the cooling effects of a mattress topper without the increased price. A bonus? The company is committed to sustainability — its fiber process is patented, it recycles water, and it doesn’t release waste into the environment.

It’s also nice that you can use it year-round. I’m even looking forward to the winter months, when Sijo’s patented blend of fibers can keep me toasty and warm. In addition to making a mattress pad that feels good, Sijo also believes in doing good and donates 1 percent of every order to a nonprofit of your choice.

A good option for side sleepers, the 2-inch-thick Nest Cooling Topper is very comfortable — just sink into it and allow it to hug your body. We appreciate how the mattress topper’s temperature-regulating abilities make it a good option if you live in a cold climate or if you’re looking for added warmth in the winter months.

That said, although I liked the level of comfort on this mattress topper, I didn’t find the Nest topper to be as cooling as other brands. If your primary aim is relieving pressure on your joints, and cooling is a secondary need, this firm mattress topper may be the perfect choice for you.

My first impression of the Brooklyn Bedding Microcoil Mattress Topper was that it felt cold, offering a welcome reprieve on hot summer nights. Blending memory foam and a thin layer of microcoils, this mattress topper was initially comfortable, but in the morning, the firmness of the mattress pad left me feeling sore. Brooklyn Bedding does make this mattress topper in soft and firm versions, and I was sent the firm version to review. But I’m a stomach sleeper, and I’ve learned that firm mattress toppers are best for back and side sleepers.

The Brooklyn Bedding Microcoil Mattress Topper has an outer cover made from a polyester material that regulates your temperature. The microcoils are designed to provide contouring comfort, while also allowing cooling airflow and breathability. This mattress pad did remain cool throughout the night.