Firmness
Type
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
20
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
365
Warranty (years)
10
Price Range
£199 to £399
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from Ikea's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Price is the obvious draw: from £199.00, the Akrehamn undercuts most foam mattresses while still offering memory foam and comfort zones, which means it adapts a little to your shape rather than feeling like a flat slab. The 33 kg/m3 foam density is respectable for the money, so it should hold its shape reasonably well over time. Ikea backs it with a 365-night trial and a 10-year guarantee, longer reassurance than most budget mattresses come with. It carries EN 1957 and BS 7177 certifications, covering durability and fire safety testing. The medium firm feel suits most back and front sleepers. It's a simple design, but at this price simplicity is part of the appeal.
Key Features & what's inside
- Comfort zones. Zoned areas designed to adjust the support across different parts of your body, which means your heavier areas can sink in slightly more than lighter ones. This helps keep your spine in a more natural position as you sleep.
- Standard foam. Polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3 forms the supportive core of the mattress. This density gives the mattress its medium firm feel and its overall structure.
- Memory foam. A layer of memory foam that softens with your body heat and moulds to your shape. It adds a touch of pressure relief without making the mattress feel soft overall.
Layer details from ikea.com product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
If you're a hot sleeper, an all-foam design like this tends to hold more warmth than a sprung mattress. Lightweight side sleepers may find the medium firm feel slightly too solid at the shoulders and hips. And if you want a deep, hotel-style mattress, 20cm is on the slimmer side.
Ikea Akrehamn Foam Mattress
How firm is the Ikea Akrehamn mattress?
Ikea describes the Akrehamn as medium firm. In practice that suits most back and front sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too firm for comfortable pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.
Does the Ikea Akrehamn come with a trial?
Yes. Ikea lists a 365-night trial on the Akrehamn, so you can sleep on it for up to a year before deciding. It also comes with a 10-year guarantee, which is longer cover than most budget mattresses offer.
What is the Ikea Akrehamn made of?
It's an all-foam mattress, 20cm deep, made from polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3 with a memory foam layer and comfort zones. It's certified to EN 1957 and BS 7177, which cover durability and fire safety testing.
What sizes does the Ikea Akrehamn come in?
The Akrehamn is available in UK Single, UK Double and UK King, with prices starting from £199.00. There's no Small Double or Super King listed, which is one limitation if you need a less common size.
Is the Ikea Akrehamn any good?
On ikea.com it's rated 3.9 out of 5 from 1,079 reviews, a solid rather than outstanding score. For the price, you're getting decent foam density, a memory foam layer and long guarantee cover, though it's a simple mattress and won't feel luxurious.
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