IKEA VALEVÅG review

VALEVÅG ranks first because it pairs IKEA's zoned pocket spring design with the lowest queen price in that part of the range. The 9 1/2 inch mattress uses individually wrapped springs with 5 comfort zones, softer under the shoulders and hips, and IKEA says it suits all sleepers, especially side sleepers. It comes in medium firm, firm and extra firm, more choice than most IKEA models, so one line covers side, back and stomach sleepers. The queen cost $399 on IKEA's US site on November 11, 2026, with twin at $349 and king at $499. The page showed a 4 out of 5 star rating from 3,800 reviews, the largest count on this list. The trade-offs: the cover cannot go in the washing machine, the top comfort layer is a single layer of 1.5 lb/cu.ft. polyurethane foam, and IKEA pairs it with a mattress base or a non-adjustable slatted base only. Like the other full-size mattresses here, it carries a 10-year limited warranty and IKEA's 90-day try-at-home exchange.

Who it is for

most IKEA shoppers, especially side sleepers

Price

Queen $399 on IKEA US when checked; twin $349, full $379, king $499.

VALEVÅG Pocket spring mattress, medium firm/white, Queen $ 399 . 00 Price $ 399.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Pocket spring core with 5 comfort zones that are softer at the shoulders and hips
• 9 1/2 inch thickness
• Three firmness options: medium firm, firm and extra firm
• Firmer edges for sitting or sleeping near the side
• 10-year limited warranty and roll-packed delivery

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Queen costs $399, the lowest queen price among IKEA's zoned spring mattresses
• Strength: Rated 4 out of 5 stars from 3,800 reviews on the IKEA US page when checked
• Strength: Three firmness levels cover side, back and stomach sleepers
• Weakness: Cover is not machine washable; IKEA says to vacuum or use upholstery shampoo
• Weakness: IKEA says to use it with a mattress base or non-adjustable slatted base, not an adjustable one
• Weakness: Thinner comfort layer than VÅGSTRANDA or ÅNNELAND

Key facts

• Queen price: $399 when checked
• Thickness: 9 1/2 in
• Firmness: Medium firm, firm, extra firm
• Comfort zones: 5
• Warranty: 10-year limited

Where it ranks

IKEA VALEVÅG is No. 1 in our Best IKEA Mattresses verdict.