Ikea Malfors Foam Mattress

Assessed from Ikea's product page, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.

Price is the headline here. The Malfors costs less than many mattresses spend on marketing, so if you need a functional foam mattress for a guest room or a child moving up from a cot bed, it deserves a look. The EU Single and EU Double sizes are genuinely useful too. Plenty of continental bed frames sold in the UK don't fit standard UK mattress sizes, and options at an affordable price for EU dimensions are thin on the ground. Yes, a budget foam mattress won't offer the layered support of pricier hybrids, but for occasional use or lighter sleepers it may be all you need.

Budget buyers
Described as one of the more affordable routes to a new mattress, it suits anyone who needs a functional foam mattress without paying for premium comfort layers.

Guest rooms
A simple foam build and an easy to clean removable cover make it a practical choice for a spare room that only sees occasional use.

European bed frames
EU Single and EU Double sizes are available, which means you can fit a continental bed frame that won't take standard UK mattress dimensions.

Lighter sleepers
The copy says budget foam suits occasional or lighter use, so a lighter sleeper is less likely to need the layered support of pricier hybrids.

If you want detailed reassurance before spending, this one is tricky: firmness, depth and foam composition aren't confirmed. Budget foam mattresses in general tend to suit occasional or lighter use, so if you're a heavier sleeper or want a long-term everyday mattress, consider spending more.

How much does the Ikea Malfors mattress cost?

It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. It sits firmly in budget territory, which makes it a common pick for spare rooms and children's beds.

What sizes does the Ikea Malfors come in?

It's available in UK Small Single, UK Single and UK Double, along with EU Single and EU Double. The EU sizes are handy if you own a continental bed frame, as standard UK mattresses often won't fit those properly.

What type of mattress is the Ikea Malfors?

It's a foam mattress, so there are no springs inside. Foam mattresses tend to feel quieter and more contouring than sprung ones, although we don't hold confirmed details of the specific foam layers used in the Malfors.