8 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers Plus Helpful Buying Advice (2025)

Most people are side sleepers. The numbers vary across studies and depend on how rigidly you define "side sleeper," but between half and three-quarters of people sleep on their side for at least part of the night. I am one of those side sleepers, and I've tested and reviewed more than 50 beds from various mattress brands over the past two years to find one that suits my needs. Before I started testing mattresses for WIRED, I would've told you the softer the bed the better. But, as I’ve sampled more styles and religiously tracked my sleep on my Apple Watch, I’ve found that the best mattresses for side sleepers offer cushioning along with plenty of support. Our recommendations have enough give to let your hips sink in for a natural spinal alignment without making it difficult to roll over. Everything we recommend was put through at least a week of real-life testing in our reviewer's home. We have provided our own independent ratings for the firmness of each mattress tested, since the r ... Read full article.