Last seen for £229 at Ikea on 23rd June 2026
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Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung King Size Mattress
The Ikea Hovag is a pocket sprung mattress, which means each spring sits in its own fabric pocket and moves independently, so you should feel less of your partner's tossing and turning than you would on a traditional open coil.
- Minimises partner disturbance
- Even support across the surface
- Fits UK & EU bed frames
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Mattress details
Mattress
Ikea Hovag Pocket Sprung Mattress
Size
Firmness
Firm
Construction
Foam
Pocket Spring
Rolled
Depth (cm)
Layers
Layer Details
Cover
Stretch fabric on topside of the mattress moves with you to maximise comfort
Top Layer
Foam comfort layer
Layer 2
Individually wrapped pocket springs with foam side support
Key benefits
- Room to sleep apart, together: At 75cm each for two people sharing, you can each settle into your own space rather than negotiating a shared middle.
- Movement stays on their side: Individually wrapped pocket springs compress only where weight sits, which means an early alarm or a restless night is less likely to wake you both.
- Length for taller sleepers: The UK king is 10cm longer than the UK double, so anyone approaching 6ft gets their feet on the mattress rather than hanging off it.
- A wider bed without a luxury spend: The Hovag sits at the budget end of pocket sprung mattresses, so moving up to a UK king costs less here than with most brands.
- Fits a standard master bedroom: We suggest allowing at least 2.7m x 2.9m, which most UK master bedrooms can manage with bedside tables on both sides.
This size suits you if...
You share the bed every night and a double has started to feel cramped, especially if one of you gets up hours before the other and you want the pocket springs and the extra width working together to keep that quiet. It also suits couples where one partner is tall, since the 200cm length is often the real upgrade over a double.
Consider another size if...
Your bedroom falls short of the 2.7m x 2.9m we suggest for a UK king, or you sleep alone. We'd recommend the UK double instead, which needs at least 2.6m x 2.8m of floor space.
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FAQ's
Is the Ikea Hovag in a UK king good for couples?
It's a sensible pairing. The UK king gives two people 75cm of width each, and the Hovag's pocket springs move independently, so one person shifting position disturbs the other less than an open coil would. Ikea doesn't publish a firmness rating, though, so if you and your partner differ a lot in weight, check the listing carefully first.
Will the UK king Hovag suit a tall sleeper?
The length is the quiet advantage here. At 200cm, the UK king Hovag is 10cm longer than the UK double, which matters more than width for anyone around the 6ft mark. If you're tall and currently sleeping diagonally to fit, this size solves the problem without the room demands of a UK super king.
What room size does the Hovag UK king need?
We suggest at least 2.7m x 2.9m, with more feeling comfortable once wardrobes and drawers are in. New build master bedrooms can be tighter than the floor plan suggests, so measure the usable space after furniture, and check you can still open doors and walk both sides of the bed.
Is it worth going from a double to a king with this mattress?
The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer than the UK double, a difference you feel every night as a couple. Because the Hovag sits at the budget end of pocket sprung mattresses, the step up in size is less painful than it would be with pricier brands. Compare the retailers listed on this page for current pricing.
What bedding fits the Hovag in a UK king?
Standard UK king bedding: king fitted sheets for the 150 x 200cm mattress and a 230 x 220cm king duvet. Ikea also makes EU-sized frames and bedding, so double-check you're buying the UK king Hovag rather than the EU king if your existing sheets are UK sized.