These Sleeper Sofas Are Your Best Bet for Comfortably Hosting Guests

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If you regularly host guests and want them to get a good night's rest, it's well worth investing in a sleeper sofa. Sure, they may be pricier than an air mattress or a futon, but they generally offer better support—and certainly look more polished (and adult) than other options. Plus, because they do double duty as a bed-couch combo, they also win points for versatility and value.

Sleeper sofas are notorious for being uncomfortable, with too-thin mattresses and center bars that dig into your back. Luckily, the updated designs available today debunk that reputation, with better mattresses and opening mechanisms.

Whether you need a sleeper sofa to serve as the couch in your living room or plan to tuck it into a home office, read on for the best sleeper sofas we recommend, along with advice on how to find the right one for your space.

Looking for more great furniture picks? Check out our coverage of the best couches, outdoor sectionals, and Eames chair replicas.

Best Sleeper Sofas

• Most Traditional Design: Andover Mills Aadhya Sleeper Sofa

• Best for Small Spaces: Serta Monroe Square Arm Sleeper Sofa

• Best Genuine Leather: Lark Manor Rasberry Rolled Arm Sleeper Sofa

• Most Elegant: Edgecomb Furniture Clark Sofa Bed Sleeper

• Best Midcentury-Inspired Design: Novogratz Tallulah Memory Foam Sleeper Sofa

What to Consider

Types

Sleeper sofas can be so much more than a conventional stowaway bed. Chaise loungers, daybeds, and futons offer optimal seating while still providing a comfortable sleeping arrangement.

If you live in a small apartment, a futon or chaise that converts into a sleeper sofa can help maximize your space. A large sleeper sofa with a full or queen mattress is great for regular use in a living room.

Mattresses

These days, sleeper sofa mattresses are typically memory foam, gel memory foam, or air-over-coil hybrid mattresses. There are also sleeper sofas with traditional innerspring mattresses, which tend to be less expensive—and often less comfortable—and regular all-foam mattresses, though they tend to wear out faster.

Pro tip: For more comfort and additional cushioning, use a mattress pad and fitted sheet specifically made for sleeper sofas. Also, always remove bedding before closing the sofa to avoid damaging the mechanism (and potentially ripping your sheets).

How We Selected

Cushion and mattresses comfort were top considerations, and we primarily focused on sleeper sofas with solid wood frames and well-designed mechanisms. We took into account how easy they are to pull open, weight (as sleeper sofas tend to be on the heavy side), and aesthetics. During our research, we leaned into knowledge gleaned from writing about regular sofas and mattresses, as well as futons and convertible sofas, to help inform our selection. Our final picks represent the best sleeper sofas across categories chosen with shoppers' specific needs and preferences in mind, such as "best for small spaces" and "best value."

Aadhya Sleeper Sofa

With a solid kiln-dried hardwood frame, reversible cushions, and options for a queen innerspring or memory-foam mattress, this sleeper sofa offers excellent value, priced at under $1,100 at the time of this writing.

The 79-inch-wide sofa is contemporary with rolled arms, giving it a touch of traditional style and a neat, pulled-together look. It’s available in three neutral performance fabrics and comes with two accent pillows. The caveat is that this sleeper sofa weighs a hefty 185 pounds.

Monroe Square Arm Sleeper Sofa

This attractive option from Serta has a full-size mattress and gets rave reviews. The sleeper sofa is upholstered in a soft, velvety microfiber fabric that’s stain-resistant and features a button-tufted back, square arms, and contrast piping to complete the look, plus it comes with two throw pillows.

The couch frame is kiln-dried solid hardwood and there are high-density foam and spring coil cushions offer firm, but comfortable, support. The sleeper sofa is available in two colors.

Rasberry Rolled Arm Sleeper Sofa

It isn’t easy to find a genuine leather sleeper sofa that’s bigger than 79 inches for less than $2,000. But this 81-inch-wide option fits the bill, and comes in your choice of 13 striking shades, including gunmetal gray and soft black.

With clean lines and classic style, the sofa pairs well with a range of decor and features a kiln-dried and laminated wood frame, supportive coil-spring seat cushions, and a queen-size foam mattress.

Clark Sofa Bed Sleeper

This handsome contemporary sleeper sofa is manufactured in North Carolina by Edgecombe, a company that’s been around since 1930. It takes our top spot for quality and color selection, along with the choice of a hybrid or innerspring mattress, all for a reasonable price point. Plus, its style pairs well with a wide range of decor.

The sleeper sofa features a solid and manufactured wooden frame, a queen-size mattress, and reversible cushions. It’s also available in 46 colors and several fabrics.

Tallulah Memory Foam Sleeper Sofa

This stylish, petite sleeper sofa is a smart pick for small apartments or rooms that do double duty, like a home-office-slash-spare-bedroom. It’s perfect for hosting occasional weekend guests, as it folds back futon-style with a memory-foam mattress.

With midcentury-modern lines, it features a diamond-tufted straight back, slim arms, and angled feet. The frame is constructed of manufactured wood and metal and it’s upholstered in a soft polyester fabric with a choice of six on-trend colors.

Daybed with Trundle Sleeper Sofa

Daybeds serve two purposes because they can function as a bed and a seating area, and create a sleek solution for smaller living spaces.

This design from Anetek features a twin-sized trundle bed hidden behind a drawer that blends in seamlessly with the daybed frame. It pops up and locks into place to create a sleeping arrangement for overnight guests.

The upholstery has tufted button and nailhead accents that add a sophisticated look, and there are four different fabric colors available.

Velvet Sectional Sleeper Sofa Bed Chaise Storage

Expecting guests? You can keep extra blankets and pillows readily accessible with this sleeper sofa that has a storage compartment underneath its chaise lounger.

The main section of the couch converts into a pull-out bed, with a rolling metal frame and fabric handles along the front for easy access and setup. The cushions are made with high-elasticity foam for added bounce, and wrapped in polyester fabric for comfort and durability.

Note: This sleeper sofa ships in two packages, so they might not arrive at the same time.

Newquay Upholstered Sleeper Sofa

Despite its overstuffed appearance, this sleeper is surprisingly supportive with dense foam seating, a kiln-dried hardwood frame, and double-dowelled joints. It’s also made in the USA.

Another plus are the options for a gel memory-foam or innerspring mattress, plus it comes in a choice of twin, full, or queen sizes. It’s upholstered in textured performance polyester fabric that comes in two sophisticated neutral shades: heather gray and the cream color shown here.

3-in-1 Convertible Chair Sleeper Sofa Bed

You can hardly even tell that this armchair is actually a sleeper sofa. It converts from a chair position to a lounger, and then to a bed. If you’re using your home office or reading room as a guest room, this is a great option for saving space.

The cushions are made with linen and high-density sponge, and there are serpentine springs in the seat cushion for support and stability when used as a chair/lounger. There are two pockets on the side of the chair for keeping remotes, books, and chargers close by.

Perfect Sleeper Convertible Sofa to Lounger

Another option from Serta, this convertible sofa is a perfect addition to a kid’s bedroom or playroom. It can stay folded for a reading lounger or a space to watch TV, and unfolded to create a bed for the next slumber party.

It can comfortably seat two kids in its chair setting, and is light enough that you can easily move it around the house. The slipcover is soft and the cushioning is supportive, and there is a side pocket to keep books and tablets close.

Block Nomad Sleeper Sofa

The Nomad sleeper from Burrow is a modern and modular design that is different than common sleeper sofas. Rather than a built-in pop-out mattress, the couch comes with everything you need to turn the couch itself into a comfortable twin or full bed. A separate bag includes a pillow, sheets, a quilted blanket, and a memory foam topper to convert the cushions into a mattress.

The couch itself is very customizable. You can select between different materials, fabric colors, leg finishes, and even the style of the armrests to build a sleeper sofa that fits your space.

Belgrade Upholstered Sleeper Sofa

If country-chic style is your jam, look no further than this charming sleeper sofa. It’s upholstered in stripes done in soft colors, but the overall effect is bold enough to give it presence in a room.

The sofa comes in three sizes, with either an innerspring or five-inch-thick memory-foam mattress, and an all-steel opening mechanism. Other highlights include a kiln-dried hardwood frame, 100 percent cotton upholstery, and reversible cushions, plus it comes with throw pillows.

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