The Best Cooling and Plush Bedding Bundles That'll Make Your Dorm Room Bed Extra Cozy

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Of the many perks of campus life, the twin XL-sized dorm bed might be the one drawback if you're used to something slightly roomier when you sleep. But you don't need to downgrade the quality of your dorm room bedding just because the mattress size cramps your style (literally.)

Since it's likely you'll be sleeping on the same type of bed for the duration of your college career, we recommend opting for a quality dorm room bedding set that only gets better with time — instead of one that starts pilling before the first semester ends.

The Best Dorm Room Bedding

• Best Overall: OCM Complete Dorm Essentials 21-Piece Value Pack

• Comfiest Sheets: West Elm Favorite Tee Jersey Sheet Set

• Mattress Topper Combo: Sleep Innovations Gel Memory Foam Dual-Layer Mattress Topper

• Pillow Pair: Coop Home Goods The Eden Pillows

• Cooling Comforter: Buffy Breeze Comforter

What to Consider

If you're living on campus, you'll likely have a bed frame and mattress provided ... but the rest of your dorm bedding is entirely up to you. If you're not bringing your bedding from home with you to college, you should consider springing for a complete bedding bundle that covers all of the basics in one purchase. If you're looking for a set that contains pretty much every component you'll need to make your bed (and then some), the OCM Complete Dorm Essentials 21-Piece Value Pack, named our Best Overall pick in this guide, is one of the most comprehensive starter bundles for on-campus life that money can buy.

However, you may want to mix and match certain bedding components if you already have a set of pillows or a comforter that you love and don't need to replace. We've included one-off bedding components like the West Elm Favorite Tee Jersey Sheet Set and Buffy Breeze Comforter, so you can get the look and feel you want without overspending on stuff you don't need.

Several of the bedding products in this guide are pieces we've used and loved ourselves and can speak to how they hold up over time, while others are reviewer favorites. Although your dorm room bedding may not be with you forever, you should invest in quality sheets, pillows, and comforters, so you're as comfortable as can be for the time that you are at school —and trust us, you'll need all the help you can get with catching those zzz's!

Check out these top-rated dorm room bedding picks to create a setup that's a dream to tumble into at the end of a long study sesh.

Complete Dorm Essentials 21-Piece Value Pack

• Available Colors: 22

Starting from square one with your dorm bedding? This all-in-one bundle of bed-and-bath basics is the ideal option for incoming college freshmen. Comprised of 21 coordinating items, the set includes a twin XL-sized reversible comforter, two microfiber sheet sets, two pillows, a mattress topper, and a mattress pad. It also features two bath towel sets that match the bedding.

Considering how quickly college supplies add up (not even including the books!), this bundle is one of the budget-friendliest options out there, since it has pretty much all of the essential items on your campus checklist.

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College Dorm Room 24-Piece Complete Campus OCM Complete Dorm Essentials 24-Piece Value Pack

• Available Colors: 35

Starting from square one with your dorm bedding? This all-in-one bundle of bed-and-bath basics is the ideal option for incoming college freshmen. Comprised of over 24 coordinating items, the set includes a twin XL-sized reversible comforter, two microfiber sheet sets, two down-alternative pillows, a mattress topper, and a mattress pad. It also features two cotton bath towel sets that match the bedding.

Considering how quickly college supplies add up (not even including the books!), this bundle is one of the budget-friendliest options out there, since it has pretty much all of the essential items on your campus checklist.

Says one reviewer, “It included what my son needs for his first semester at college. I dropped him off knowing that I won’t have to return any time soon because he needs something for his room. The colors are nice and the material is soft — but it doesn’t feel cheap! The set includes lots of extras I would not have thought to buy, but are super convenient to have.”

More: The Best Bath Towels for Campus (and Well Beyond!)

Favorite Tee Jersey Sheet Set

• Available Colors: 5

West Elm's Favorite Tee Bedding is a clear winner in terms of texture. Its cozy, relaxed jersey-cotton knit is sure to bring you comfort night after night.

Favorite Tee Bedding Build Your Own Set

• Available Colors: 4

West Elm's Favorite Tee Bedding is a clear winner in terms of texture. Its cozy, relaxed jersey-cotton knit is sure to bring you comfort night after night.

This dorm room bedding set is entirely DIY: Choose the size and color of the sheet set, duvet cover, sham set, pillows, and duvet insert. You can also add on multiples (extra jersey sheets, please!) or omit anything you don't need. We love that flexibility, and you will, too.

Gel Memory Foam Dual-Layer Mattress Topper

Don't just stop at getting new sheets! Dorm room mattresses are notorious for being hot, shapeless, and not soft at all. Luckily, this 2-in-1 mattress topper solves all of these issues.

It's a 2-inch-thick, baffle-box-stitched outer shell that encases 2 inches of cooling-gel-infused memory foam. Each of the two layers can be used independently if needed, but when combined, it grants you a cushy and smooth yet comfortably supportive sleep surface.

One reviewer who’s used this 2-in-1 mattress topper for a year touts its ability to upgrade an old and unsupportive mattress into a much cozier (and cooler) sleep surface, saying, “It’s completely transformed my sleep experience — I no longer wake up or toss and turn from feeling too hot.”

The Eden Pillows

With its cozy, soft, and comforting feel, the Coop Home Goods Eden Pillow is a dorm room bedding product we love. We've lived with these pillows for years and enjoy them just as much now as we did on day one, so they should hold up during your college experience.

Available in a set of two but also individually, these pillows contain gel-infused shredded memory foam and microfiber fill that's reactive yet malleable. Even better: These pillows can zip open, so you can adjust the fill if they're too lofty for your liking.

They even come with a spare bag of foam — which you should hold onto! Over time, the pillows will flatten slightly, so you may want to amp them up again with the new filling.

Breeze Comforter

When it comes to the best comforter to take to college, you really can't beat the Buffy Breeze. This all-eucalyptus-fiber comforter is super silky and smooth, and it has a unique cool-to-the-touch feel that sets it apart from other types.

We've slept with this comforter for about 3 years and love that although it's a flat comforter, it's still very soft and a great weight for all-season enjoyment. It includes handy loops at its corners for tying on a duvet cover — if you do this, you may lose some of the cooling benefits, but the feel will be just as comfortable.

Aura Butterfly Comforter Set

Your dorm room bedding is a chance to make a big statement, and if you are going all-in with your aesthetic, then you have to check out Urban Outfitters. They have an extensive selection of bedding bundles, available in all different permutations, depending on what you're looking for.

This 100% cotton set is super eye-catching with its pastel, textured butterfly patchwork and it comes with the mid-weight comforter and matching pillow shams

Mika Comforter Set

Your dorm room bedding is a chance to make a big statement, and if you are going all-in with your aesthetic, then you have to check out Urban Outfitters. They have an extensive selection of bedding bundles, available in all different permutations, depending on what you're looking for.

This 100% cotton set is super eye-catching with its wavy, blobby, patchwork shapes, and it comes with the mid-weight comforter and one pillowcase (or two if you're sizing up from a twin).

SoftStretch Sheet Set

• Available Colors: 8

TBH, we wish the Purple SoftStretch Sheets were around when we were in college. This campus-ready bundle includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and a standard pillowcase.

Purple's cooling sheets are made of a slinky, bamboo-derived viscose, polyester, and Spandex material, which feels incredibly satisfying to sprawl out with. They add a nice temperature-regulating element to your bed, too.

SoftStretch Sheet Set + Mattress Protector Bundle

• Available Colors: 5

TBH, we wish the Purple SoftStretch Sheets were around when we were in college. This campus-ready bundle includes one set of the sublime cooling sheets and a mattress protector. Because no matter what dorm room bedding you go with, you definitely need to get a mattress protector.

Purple's sheets are made of a slinky, bamboo-derived viscose, polyester, and Spandex material, which feels incredibly satisfying to sprawl out with. They add a nice temperature-regulating element to your bed, too.

Melange Organic Cotton Blend Jersey Sheet Set

• Available Colors: 8

If your dorm room bedding needs are simple, but you want to stock up on a lot of affordable but super comfy sheets, the jersey sheets from Gap Home are amazing. These organic cotton and bamboo lyocell sheets have a stretchy texture that feels smooth without being too slick.

These affordable sheets are also touted for their durability and softness. Says one reviewer, “They’re so comfortable, and the color is beautiful! They are T-shirt-soft, and I just melt right into them.”

Luxe Move-In Bundle

• Available Colors: 5

Leave nothing to chance by treating yourself to Brooklinen's aptly named Move-In Bundle. We love the brand's sateen sheets, which have held up for us longer than the equivalent of a 4-year college career, through countless nights and laundromat spins.

Brooklinen's 480-thread-count, sateen bedding is smooth, lightweight, and cool. With this cushy set, you can choose whether you want a down or down-alternative comforter and pillows (along with their exact loft and firmness level), and it also comes with a duvet cover and extra pillowcases.

6-Piece Bed in a Bag

• Available Colors: 6

If budget is your number-one concern, this dorm room bedding set covers the basics without breaking the bank. It comes with everything you need to make up the bed: comforter, sheet set, pillow sham, and even a bed skirt! Plus, everything is made of microfiber, which is just as comfy as cotton.

While this isn’t the most long-lasting set (better for a few semesters than all four years of college), reviewers say that it fits the bill great. As one person sums up, “Looks expensive, feels so comfy. Great deal.”

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