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9 Best Twin XL Mattress Toppers of 2023 for Your Uncomfy Dorm Room Bed
You gotta add one of these bbs to your college packing list.
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Despite the rising cost of college tuition (let's not talk about it), it seems dorm room mattresses aren't getting any comfier...which is especially tough if you've got the mattress of your dreams on your bed at home. And because a college student needs a good night's sleep in order to party study as hard as possible, you'll wanna make sure you get yourself a primo twin XL mattress topper to make that bed a lil cozier. Not to be dramatic, but quality mattress toppers are pretty much a dorm room essential—and they make the *perfect* gift for the college student in your life. Just saying!!
Not all mattress toppers are made equal, ofc, and they come with all sorts of fills, depending on what kind of cushion ya need. You can opt for a down or down alternative topper for soft, feathery support, or you can go with a foam or latex model for something a bit more substantial. You can even find toppers that combine down and foam for the best of both worlds. Loveeee it! Ahead, all our fave twin XL mattress toppers that'll transform your dorm room bed into a cushy lil cloud.
Our top picks for the best twin XL mattress toppers of 2023:
Read on for deets on all these top-rated dorm bed mattresses toppers—and don't forget to get yourself some soft sheets and a chic duvet cover as well!
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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