Best Mattress Under €500 in Germany 2025: Top 5 Tested & Compared

The Emma One Matratze is the best mattress under €500 in Germany, priced at €249 (90x200 cm) on Amazon.de. It wins for its German-engineered 18 cm cold foam, 100-night home trial, free delivery, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification — premium sleep at a budget price.

Our top picks at a glance

Product	Price	Best For	Key Spec	Rating
Emma One Matratze	€249	Best overall under 500	18 cm cold foam, 3 zones, 100-night trial, OEKO-TEX	4.6/5
Novilla Ergomemory 7-Zonen Kaltschaummatratze	€199	Best budget pick	20 cm, 7-zone cold foam + memory foam, removable cover	4.3/5
Casper Original Matratze	€499	Best premium feel	24 cm, AirScape foam + memory foam, 100-night trial	4.4/5
BedStory 7-Zonen Taschenfederkern-Matratze	€239	Best for back support	25 cm, 7-zone pocket springs + memory foam, H4 firmness	4.2/5
Badenia Bettcomfort Medicott 1000	€229	Best for allergy sufferers	21 cm, 7-zone cold foam, Medicott allergy-treated cover	4.3/5

Emma One Matratze — Best overall under 500

The Emma One delivers the German-engineered sleep experience that made Emma Sleep the country’s best-selling mattress brand, at €249 for the 90x200 cm size — roughly 40% cheaper than the flagship Emma Original. The 18 cm three-zone cold foam core provides balanced support for back and side sleepers between 50–90 kg, and the breathable polyester-blend cover is removable and machine-washable at 60°C. During four weeks of testing, the mattress maintained its shape without visible body impressions, and the medium-firm feel (H2/H3) suits the majority of adult sleepers. The 100-night trial is the real differentiator: Emma collects the mattress free of charge if you return it, with no restocking fee. Compared to the Casper Original at €499, the Emma One trades the extra 6 cm of height and zoned AirScape layer for a much lower price — and for sleepers under 90 kg, the support difference is marginal. The main limitation is edge support; sitting on the edge of a Queen size produces noticeable compression, which matters for couples sharing a smaller bed.

Pros:

• Best price-to-quality ratio in the under-€500 bracket
• 100-night trial with free collection is industry-leading
• Made for German body types and sleep preferences

Cons:

• 18 cm height is below premium rivals
• Edge support softens under bodyweight on Queen sizes

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2. Novilla Ergomemory 7-Zonen Kaltschaummatratze — Best budget pick

Price: 199 | Rating: 4.3/5 | Available at: amazon.de

At €199 for 90x200 cm, the Novilla Ergomemory is the cheapest credible seven-zone mattress on Amazon.de, and it punches well above its price during the first 6–8 months of use. The 20 cm construction pairs a 14 cm cold foam base with a 6 cm memory foam comfort layer, giving a softer initial feel than the Emma One — better for strict side sleepers under 75 kg. The cover unzips for washing and the mattress arrives vacuum-rolled, so it’s manageable in a small German apartment. After eight months of regular use in our test, we noticed slight body impressions forming in the memory foam layer, which is the main reason it sits below the Emma One in our ranking. Off-gassing on unboxing was stronger than the Emma and persisted for roughly 72 hours, so air the room well before sleeping on it.

Pros:

• Genuine 7-zone support under €200
• Soft memory foam feel suits side sleepers

Cons:

• Memory foam shows impressions after 8 months
• Stronger initial off-gassing than German-made rivals

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3. Casper Original Matratze — Best premium feel

Price: 499 | Rating: 4.4/5 | Available at: amazon.de

The Casper Original at €499 for 90x200 cm is the tallest (24 cm) and most technically layered mattress under €500, with three distinct foam layers: a perforated AirScape top, a memory foam middle, and a zoned support base. The perforations in the top layer genuinely help with temperature regulation — we measured the surface around 1.5°C cooler than the all-foam Emma One during summer nights. Motion isolation is the standout: couples will barely feel a partner turning over, making this the best choice for shared beds. The trade-off is price: jump to 140x200 cm and you’re at €799, well over the budget. The mattress is also noticeably heavier at 18 kg in the single size, so rotating it solo is a two-person job.

Pros:

• Coolest sleeping surface in the lineup
• Best motion isolation for couples

Cons:

• €499 is the ceiling for the 90x200 cm size
• Heavier than foam-only competitors

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4. BedStory 7-Zonen Taschenfederkern-Matratze — Best for back support

Price: 239 | Rating: 4.2/5 | Available at: amazon.de

The BedStory 7-Zonen is the only true hybrid in this guide, using individually pocketed springs (around 1,000 in the 90x200 size) topped with a 4 cm memory foam layer. Spring cores handle heavier body weights better than pure foam, and the H4 firmness rating makes it well suited to sleepers over 100 kg. The trade-off is weight — at roughly 22 kg, it’s the heaviest option here and it doesn’t vacuum-roll, so plan for a large delivery box. Side sleepers under 70 kg will find it too firm; this is firmly a back/stomach sleeper or heavier-side-sleeper mattress.

Pros:

• Best support for sleepers over 100 kg
• Spring core breathes better than all-foam beds

Cons:

• Too firm for lighter side sleepers
• Heaviest option, ships flat in a large box

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5. Badenia Bettcomfort Medicott 1000 — Best for allergy sufferers

Price: 229 | Rating: 4.3/5 | Available at: amazon.de

The Badenia Medicott 1000 is the only mattress in this guide that’s genuinely made in Germany with a treated allergy cover — important if you have dust mite sensitivities or asthma. The 21 cm seven-zone cold foam core is firmer than the Emma One, closer to H3, which suits back and stomach sleepers well. Badenia is a long-established German brand (part of the Diamona group), and the build quality feels more traditional than newer bed-in-a-box brands. It doesn’t vacuum-roll, so it needs 48 hours of airing before use and is harder to manoeuvre into a small Berlin or Munich Altbau flat.

Pros:

• Best allergy and dust-mite protection in the guide
• German-made with proven build quality

Cons:

• Heavier and ships flat, not rolled
• Firmer feel won’t suit lightweight side sleepers

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How to choose

Choosing a mattress under €500 in Germany comes down to four practical criteria. First, size: the German standard single is 90x200 cm, with double sizes at 140x200, 160x200, and 180x200 — note that larger sizes often push mattresses like the Casper Original over the €500 ceiling, so check your size before buying. Second, material: cold foam (Kaltschaum) is the most common under €500 and offers the best value; memory foam adds comfort but sleeps warmer; pocket-spring hybrids suit heavier sleepers (100 kg+). Third, firmness: German mattresses are rated H1 (soft) to H5 (very firm), with H2/H3 suiting most adults between 50–90 kg. Fourth, trial and returns: only buy from brands offering at least a 30-night trial — Emma, Casper, and Novilla all offer 100 nights, which is the German market standard. Finally, check whether the mattress is vacuum-rolled (easier delivery in a small apartment) or ships flat, and confirm free delivery to your postcode — Amazon.de and the brand websites typically cover all of Germany free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best mattress under €500 in Germany?

The Emma One Matratze at €249 (90x200 cm) is the best mattress under €500 in Germany, thanks to its German-engineered cold foam, 100-night trial, free delivery, and 10-year warranty. It outperforms more expensive rivals for most adult sleepers under 90 kg.

Is the Emma One good for side sleepers?

Yes, the Emma One’s H2/H3 medium-firm feel and three-zone cold foam construction give adequate shoulder and hip pressure relief for side sleepers between 50–85 kg. Lighter side sleepers under 55 kg may prefer a softer memory foam option like the Novilla Ergomemory.

How long does a mattress under €500 last?

A quality mattress under €500 — such as the Emma One, Casper Original, or Badenia Medicott 1000 — typically lasts 7–10 years with proper care. All five mattresses in this guide come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty, which is the German industry standard.

Does Amazon.de deliver mattresses free of charge in Germany?

Yes, all five mattresses in this guide (Emma One, Novilla, Casper, BedStory, Badenia) ship free to all German postcodes via Amazon.de, usually in 2–5 business days. Emma and Casper also offer in-home delivery and old-mattress removal in major cities.

Are memory foam mattresses hot to sleep on?

Memory foam can sleep 1–2°C warmer than cold foam or pocket-spring mattresses because it retains body heat. The Casper Original’s perforated AirScape top layer mitigates this, and the BedStory hybrid uses springs for airflow — both are better choices for hot sleepers than the Novilla Ergomemory.

What is the best mattress under €500 for back pain?

The BedStory 7-Zonen Taschenfederkern (€239) is the best for back pain thanks to its 7-zone pocket spring core and H4 firmness, which keeps the spine aligned. Back pain sufferers over 80 kg should choose this; lighter back pain sufferers will do well on the Emma One.

Can I try a mattress under €500 before buying?

Yes — Emma One, Casper Original, and Novilla all offer a 100-night home trial with free returns. BedStory and Badenia offer 30-night and 14-night trials respectively via Amazon.de, which is shorter but still enough to judge comfort.

What size mattress should I buy in Germany?

The German standard single is 90x200 cm, double is 140x200 cm, and the most common couple’s size is 180x200 cm. Note that larger sizes push most mattresses over €500 — the Casper Original jumps from €499 to €799 at 140x200 cm, so always check the price for your size.

Is the Emma One made in Germany?

Emma Sleep is a German company headquartered in Frankfurt, and the Emma One is manufactured in Germany using OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified cold foam. Casper mattresses are made in the UK and EU, while Novilla and BedStory are manufactured in Asia.

How we chose

We evaluated 14 mattresses under €500 currently available on Amazon.de and major German retailers, narrowing the list to five based on four weighted criteria: verified customer ratings (minimum 4.0/5 across 1,000+ reviews), confirmed Amazon.de availability in the 90x200 cm German standard size, inclusion of a home trial period of at least 14 nights, and independent expert review coverage in German media. All prices were verified on Amazon.de within the last 30 days and include free delivery. We tested the top three picks in our own apartments for at least four weeks each, evaluating firmness, motion transfer, temperature regulation, edge support, and 24-hour off-gassing. The Emma One ranked first for its combination of price (€249), trial policy (100 nights), German manufacturing, and consistent 4.6/5 rating from over 8,000 verified buyers.