The best mattress toppers for a blissful night's sleep

If you want to extend the shelf life of your mattress and add a plush layer of comfort, you need to snap up a mattress topper.

They're layers of padding, which can wool, microfibre or memory foam and can make your bed feel extra cosy.

Ones with cotton covers can keep you cool and wick away sweat, too.

Best of all, they're easy to look after. Simply pop them in the washing machine every three to six months, then allow to air dry. For treating minor stains, a targeted spot cleaner can do the job.

To help you find the perfect mattress topper for your bed, we've compiled our top-rated designs to keep you comfortable all night long.

The best mattress toppers

John Lewis ANYDAY Synthetic Soft and Light Mattress Topper | from £35 from John Lewis

This budget-friendly option is from John Lewis' own brand, Anyday. Available in single to super king, it has more than 270 five-star reviews. One reads: "Very soft and comfortable, have slept very well since buying this."

Synthetic Soft Touch Washable Dual Layer 6cm Deep Mattress Topper | from £80 from John Lewis

This mattress topper has a soft polyester covers, and easily unzips for easy washing – just ensure it's at 40 degrees. You can also keep the base layer on your mattress while you wash the top.

Wilko Double Supersoft Mattress Topper | £25 from Wilko

This affordable topper from Wilko is perfect if you want better night's sleep without breaking the bank. It's made from durable and soft polyester, and can be washed at 40 degrees.

Utopia Bedding Quilted Fitted Mattress Pad Topper | £19.99 from Amazon

An Amazon best-seller, this quilted topper can fit mattresses up to 38cm and can be securely attached to your bed with elastic straps. At less than £20, you can't go wrong.

Silentnight Deep Sleep Double Mattress Topper | £26.46 from Amazon

Catch a comfortable 40 winks with this plush topper from the bed experts at Silentnight. Filled with hollowfibre and wrapped in a soft-touch cover, it's everything you need for a good night's sleep.

Memory Foam Mattress Topper | from £80 from Dunelm

If you like a firmer support, this memory-foam mattress topper ticks every box. It boasts a soft, durable, polycotton cover that's machine washable. One impressed customer wrote: "It's like sleeping on a cloud. The cover washes well and dries quickly. Much better than any other similar products out there."

Dorma Full Forever Mattress Topper | from £48 from Dunelm

With over 700 five-star reviews from Dunelm shoppers, this mattress is a hit for those hoping to sleep like a baby. One customer wrote: "Dorma, always dependable, always good. Topper no exception. Very pleased with it, extremely comfortable."

Panda Bamboo Memory Foam Mattress Topper | from £110 by Dunelm

This sustainable memory foam mattress is ideal if you struggle to keep cool during the night. It's made from layers of HydroFoam that has capsules of cooling gel within and a removable washable cover made from environmentally friendly bamboo fabric.

Wayfair Basics 2.5cm Polyester Mattress Topper | £18.99 from Wayfair

Add an extra layer of comfort and support with this microfiber cover and polyester fill. It's super soft to touch and can protect your mattress from stains.

White Noise 7.5Cm Memory Foam Fibre Mattress with Cover | £97.99 from Wayfair

This duo-pad topper has a layer of memory foam and memory foam fibre to improve air circulation throughout and avoid you overheating. One delighted shopper said: "This is the best night's sleep I’ve had in a long time so would definitely recommend."

Soft As Down King Size Mattress Topper | £65 from Soak & Sleep

Filled with 5cm hollowfibre that will add a springy bounce to your bed, this topper can be washed at 30 degrees, is allergy friendly and is suitable for all sleeping positions.

TUSTNA Mattress topper | £229 from Ikea

Ikea's blend of latex and wall makes for a breathable topper that will maximise comfort. Described as offering a "high pressure-relieving capacity", it's a softer sleep surface that will have you drifting off in seconds of hitting the pillow.

Ultrasoft Dual Layer Topper | from £110 from The White Company

This double-layered design is filled and covered with soft polyester and a top layer that can be easily unzipped and washed. The elastic straps can fit it to mattresses with a depth of up to 34cm.