This thing is the #1 best seller in mattress toppers on Amazon for a reason. Its a pillow top style, not memory foam, so it adds a fluffy cloud layer on top of your mattress rather than that slow sinking feel. The bamboo rayon cover is soft and the whole thing is machine washable which is a huge plus. Nearly 50,000 reviews and still holding a 4.5 star average. If you want your bed to feel like a hotel upgrade without spending hotel money, this is it.

If you sleep hot and want something that doesnt turn into a sweat trap by 2am, the BEDLORE is worth a look. The bamboo viscose fabric actually breathes, which is something most cheap toppers cant claim. Its got stretchable deep pockets so it stays put even on thicker mattresses. Not as plush as the Niagara but better airflow. Over 10,000 reviews and people keep coming back to say it runs cool.

Most budget toppers are 2 inches. The EGO gives you 3 inches of cooling gel memory foam for basically the same price, and that extra inch makes a noticeable difference if you’re a side sleeper. Your hips and shoulders actually sink in enough to stay aligned instead of pressing against a thin layer of foam on top of a firm mattress. The ventilated design helps with heat. Its the Twin size thats under $45, queen runs a bit more.

The Linenspa is basically the Toyota Camry of mattress toppers. Its not the cheapest, its not the thickest, and its not the coolest running. But it works, it lasts, and over 133,000 people gave it a 4.5 star average which is kind of wild for a budget product. The gel infused foam does a decent job with heat and the plush feel is comfortable without being too soft. The queen size runs closer to $59 so its technically over our $50 cutoff, but the twin and full sizes are usually under. We already have a full review of the 3 inch version if you want more details.