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When you don’t have the budget to add an ADU to your home or the space to accommodate a sleeper sofa, the next best thing is to invest in an air mattress to create an instant sleeping spot for guests. We love these inflatable beds because not only do they get the job done quickly, but they can also be stored away when you’re not using them. The flexibility of an air mattress—you can set it up just about anywhere—and the cost—you can get a high-quality one for under $150—make it a desirable item to have in your closet at all times. That said, there are many options on the market, and not all air mattresses feel comfortable or supportive. Thus, we tested several inflatable beds to find the ones that gave us the best sleep.

Not surprisingly, many of our testers and editors already owned air mattresses they loved, so we shared their picks below. We broke down the pros and cons of the product and provided anecdotal evidence of how we used the air mattress. As you can tell from our experiences, the beds have been put through the ringer, and they passed our picky requirements with flying colors. If you want to buy an air mattress ahead of hosting season, pick one up from our curated list below. You and your guests won’t regret sleeping on our editor-backed pieces.