European Queen vs UK King: Size Guide
When looking for a mattress that’s larger than a standard UK double, the two sizes you’ll most commonly find yourself choosing between are the European queen and the UK king. Despite their differences in name, they are closer in size than you might expect. Here is how they both measure in width and length:
UK King
- Width: 150 cm
- Length: 200 cm
European Queen
- Width: 160 cm
- Length: 200 cm
As you can see, though they both measure 200cm in length, a European queen mattress will provide you with an additional 10cm of width. It might not seem like a lot, but it will make a meaningful difference at night, especially if you’re sharing your bed with a partner.
Finding the Right European Queen Mattress
Sleeping on a mattress that you not only find comfortable but is suitable for your body weight and preferred sleeping position can make a noticeable difference in your overall quality of sleep. To help you make the right choice, there are a couple of factors that you need to consider, including:
Hybrid vs Foam
When you start searching for the right EU queen mattress, the two most common types of mattresses you’ll come across are hybrid and foam. Understanding the difference between them is key to buying a mattress that is designed to benefit you specifically.
Foam mattresses remain one of the most popular options, and it’s easy to see why. They are built entirely from layers of memory foam or latex, which allows them to wrap around your body - a feeling that many people find comfortable. The trade-off is that they retain heat exceptionally well, which isn’t ideal if you tend to sleep warm.
Hybrid mattresses combine the best of both worlds. Every layer of our hybrid EU queen mattresses is jam-packed with our award-winning, patented sleep technology. The result is a comfortable, breathable, responsive, and supportive mattress that’ll provide you with longer, deeper, and more restful sleep night after night.
Firmness Options
Whether you plan on buying a Simba or an Ikea queen mattress, another important consideration is the firmness that you choose. When trying to decide, most people take into account their personal preference for what they find comfortable. While that is important, you should also consider your body weight and your preferred sleeping position.
If you are a heavier individual who likes to sleep on your back, we’d recommend a firmer EU queen mattress, as it’ll provide you with the support your body needs. If you’re a light side sleeper, on the other hand, we’d recommend a soft to medium-firm mattress instead.
Why Choose a European Queen Mattress From Simba?
Simba’s European queen mattresses are designed here in the UK and made using the highest quality materials by our expert craftsmen and women. Each layer serves a purpose and works together with the rest to give you the kind of sleep where you wake up and feel genuinely ready for the day ahead. Other reasons why you should buy your EU 160x200cm mattress from Simba include:
- You will get to try your Simba mattress for 200 nights at home
- You will get an industry-leading 10-year guarantee
- We will deliver your Simba EU queen mattress the next day for free
- Simba is the world’s most 5-star rated mattress brand in the world*
- Our mattresses have won over 100 industry awards over the years
- We’ve already sold over 50 million mattresses in 35 countries around the world
- We offer flexible finance options if you’d like to split the cost of your mattress
