These Rollaway Beds Will Help You Save So Much Space

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Unless you're lucky enough to have a guest room in your humble abode, hosting people is kinda tough (read: somewhat of a disaster). They usually end up either crashing on your lumpy couch or tossing and turning on an air mattress that deflates halfway through the night, and neither situation is exactly ideal. While you can always invest in a quality sleeper sofa, you'll probs save a lot of cash (and room!) if you get a rollaway bed instead.

The best rollaway beds are designed to *actually* give your guests a decent night's sleep, and as a bonus, you can fold 'em up and tuck 'em away when they're not in use. Gotta love space-saving furniture!! Here are some of my faves, based off of my research:

Our top picks for rollaway beds for 2023:

Ahead, you'll find deets on all the folding beds and cots worth your money, as well as some tips for buying a foldable guest bed that doesn't suck.

Ambrosia Queen Solid Wood Mobile Murphy Bed with Mattress

No, that’s not a cabinet, it’s a bed! Super cool, I know. When opened, this Murphy bed transforms into a queen-size bed with a folding cool gel memory foam topper. We wouldn’t blame them if your guests never want to leave.

THE REVIEWS: “The bed arrived as scheduled. The delivery went smoothly. The bed had to be unpacked to fit through the door. The delivery men did an excellent job. The bed is absolutely gorgeous and we’ll made. It is more than I had imagined. The wheels made it easy to move around. I can’t wait to use it. It is hard to believe that a bed is in this lovely cabinet.”

Diplomat Folding Bed

It may be a lil pricey, but you really can't beat this folding bed from Milliard. It comes with a dual-sided, five-inch-thick twin foam mattress that's firm on one side and plush on the other, and the wire lattice frame is durable enough to hold up to 300 pounds. Plus, this bb only takes up a little over a foot of space when folded. Magic!

THE REVIEWS: According to one tester, "I was really hesitant about purchasing this bed, but I’m so glad that I did. It is very comfortable to sleep on and easy to fold in the morning. I had surgery on my cervical spine a few months back, and this bed was very supportive, and I did not wake up with neck or back pain. A definite must buy!"

Rollaway Bed with Memory Foam Mattress

Available in three different sizes (cot, twin, and twin XL), this rollaway bed from Lucid features a four-inch-thick foam mattress and a hammock-style suspension system that feels way less stiff than traditional slat and mesh bases. You'll love that it can support up to 350 pounds and takes up less than a foot of space when folded.

THE REVIEWS: "My mom visited me for a week, and she loved sleeping on this bed," writes one reviewer. "It has a memory foam mattress, and you can't feel any bars through the bed. After she was gone, the bed easily folded up for storage in the closet. I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy it again."

Rollaway Bed with Memory Foam Mattress

With its sturdy steel frame, hammock-style base, and spring suspension (which can support up to 350 pounds), this folding bed from Brookside is another extremely solid option—and amazingly, it only weights 40 pounds. It's available as a cot, twin, or twin XL bed, and you'll love that the four-inch-thick gel-infused foam mattress works to keep you cool as you snooze.

THE REVIEWS: "This rollaway bed is both convenient and comfortable," says one reviewer. "It folds up really easily and compact so that it can be stored in the back of a closet or storage room. The mattress top is really soft, and the mattress itself is quite comfortable and breathable. It is sturdy, but also lightweight, making it easy to move."

Levy Folding Guest Bed

Not looking to spend a ton of cash on your new guest bed? Peep this budget-friendly bed from DHP. It comes with a high-density, five-inch-thick twin mattress on a wire lattice frame, and like all the best rollaway beds, it's got a compact, foldable design (it takes up just about a foot of space) and wheels to help you store it away—all for less than $200.

THE REVIEWS: "This is exactly what I needed for a small room and temporary sleeping situation," one review reads. "It was easy to assemble. The instructions were very clear. I slept on it last night, and it is very comfortable. This morning, I was able to easily fold it up and tuck it out of the way. I highly recommend this for small spaces."

Rollaway Cot

If you don't have a ton of space for storing a rollaway bed, then this option from Leisuit is your best bed. It weighs 30 pounds and takes up a mere seven inches of space when folded (!!!), and while the cot-size foam mattress is only three inches thick, you can always invest in a mattress topper to give it a lil more cushion. Thanks to its spring suspension system, it can also accommodate up to 300 pounds.

THE REVIEWS: "Great guest bed!!" reads one review. "Super comfortable and have gotten lots of compliments. My mother-in-law has hip problems and is sensitive to hard mattresses. She slept really well and had no complaints. I love how easy it is to store also. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a small and convenient guest bed."

EZ Bed with Auto Shutoff

Looking for something a bit more luxe? Then pls turn your attention to this collapsable airbed, which legit provides the comfort and height of a real bed. Your guests can choose between plush, medium, and firm settings, and when you're ready to store it away, you can easily collapse, fold, and pack it back into its zippered storage case. Choose between a twin-size bed (which supports up to 300 pounds) or a queen (which supports up to 450 pounds).

THE REVIEWS: According to one reviewer, "I bought this recently, as I was expecting guests and do not have a formal guest room in my home. It was easy to set up and inflate. My guest slept on it for a week and said it was comfortable the whole time. She did not have to re-inflate. I was impressed with the ease of deflating and zipping up the storage container."

Futon

Anyone who wants a guest bed they can very literally roll up and store in their closet should check out Airweave. Available in every size from a twin to a California king, this Japanese futon has a unique interwoven design that evenly distributes weight and allows for airflow to keep ya cool, and though it's less than three inches thick, it's ahh-mazingly supportive.

THE REVIEWS: "This mattress has given me the best sleep I have ever gotten in my life," one reviewer writes. "Didn’t think that something so thin would be better than a thick mattress, [but] so glad I gave it a shot. Look forward to crashing on it everyday. Airweave has changed my life."

Nantucket Murphy Bed Chest

Okay, but how genius is this cabinet-style Murphy bed? Available as a twin or queen bed and in several different colors and styles, this storage chest rolls out to reveal a six-inch-thick gel-infused foam mattress—and yes, this sorcery will probably blow your guests' minds.

THE REVIEWS: "Love this cabinet bed!" says one tester. "Lots and lots of compliments from friends and family. Everyone says it’s very comfortable to sleep on and it looks great. We have ordered a second one for the other room! A very substantially built piece of furniture to complement the room."

How to choose the best rollaway bed

Because they're designed to fold up and put away, it's pretty much impossible to find a rollaway bed mattress that's thicker than six inches. That's why it's a good idea to also invest in a mattress topper that'll give your bed a lil more oomph. Here are a few other things to consider when getting a folding bed:

Check the weight capacity

The metal frames of most rollaway beds may be durable, but you'll still want to make sure the frame you choose is strong enough to support any guests you may have. Most beds will tell you the maximum weight capacity they can handle, so be sure your choice makes sense for your potential guests.

Avoid wooden slats

While standard beds often have wood slats, folding beds rarely do—and if you see a folding bed with a wooden slat system, it's best to steer clear. Rollaway beds with wood slats tend to be much flimsier and easier to break, which is why folding beds that use durable wire latticework or spring suspensions to support the mattress are a much better choice.

Consider your space

Before you buy a rollaway bed, check out the dimensions for when it's unfolded and folded—especially if you don't have a ton of space in your closet for storage. Typically, a thinner mattress means a more compact bed when folded up, but that's not always the case.

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