
The Simba Hybrid mattress is a popular hybrid option that combines up to 2500 springs with a top layer of the brand's Simbatex® foam – the brand describes this as ‘open cell’ memory foam, which allows thirty times the airflow of memory foam to prevent overheating during the night. You'll usually pay more for the addition of those springs, but it can mean your mattress has more longevity and is a particularly good option if you're a heavier sleeper who needs a firmer base layer for support. A hybrid mattress generally combines the support of pocket springs with the comfort of a memory foam upper. If you're looking for a mattress with good support and bounce but which still has plenty of cushioning, then you'll want to opt for a hybrid mattress.

Memory foam upper not so good for front sleepers Plus, if you want to ensure you have all of the ingredients for a good night's sleep, then don't forget to read our guide to the best pillows too!

You’ll find in-depth mattress-buying advice at the bottom of this page, along with our top recommendations (gleaned from hours of comfortable snoozing) just below. Our team has tried, tested, and rated bestselling mattresses from the biggest brand names in the sleep field – including Emma, Simba, Nectar, Tempur, Woolroom, Silentnight, and many more – putting each mattress through its paces to compare comfort, motion transfer, edge support, and temperature regulation, as well as ease of delivery, sleep trials, and, of course, prices. We cut through the manufacturer's marketing spiel to help you to narrow down the best mattress for you, weighing up the pros and cons of memory foam, hybrid, and pocket spring mattresses, and digging into the detail to see what you’re really getting for your money. That’s where the Ideal Home guide to the best mattresses is here to help. Whether you’re looking for a 'cheap' mattress that’s under the £500 mark or a luxury mattress at over £2000, there’s no denying that a new mattress is a significant investment, so it’s a decision we all want to get right.

And, of course, there’s also budget to consider.
