Without a guest room, it can be challenging to entice guests to stay overnight. Instead of trying to tempt visitors with an old air mattress, consider upgrading to a new sofa bed that’s actually comfortable. We analyzed all the major sofa bed retailers to find the most highly rated options you can buy online — factoring in budget, size, mattress type, sofa type and brand. And don’t worry about style. These models have plenty.

Whether you’re a college student in the market for a futon, or a busy family in need of a sofa bed for holiday visitors, we have recommendations for you. Shop our selection of modern and comfortable sofa beds that not only look good, but will also give any overnight guest a good night’s sleep.

Shop the best sleeper sofas for 2024

Keep overnight guests comfortable on one of the best sleeper sofas for 2024. Pro tip: If you want to up the comfort level of your new sofa bed, you can add a memory foam mattress topper.

Best overall sofa bed: Burrow 84″ Shift sleeper sofa

The Burrow Shift sleeper sofa is an attractive and convenient choice for your home. It’s a modern sofa that easily transforms into a queen-size memory foam bed. It’s available in stain-resistant gray, navy, green, charcoal and papyrus fabric. The quilted memory foam sleep surface provides a cozy, bed-like feel. What’s more, it ships for free.

You can add on a four-piece sheet set for $159 extra. And if you’re in between colors, know that you can order free swatches of the couch fabric beforehand. This sofa ships in one to three weeks.
 
 

Best sofa bed for small spaces: Serta Monroe 45.67″ square arm sleeper

This 4.8-star-rated convertible sleeper sofa from mattress brand Serta has a full-size pull-out bed and works well for a small space. It has a button-tufted design and a hardwood frame.

“What I love is it’s super versatile,” a reviewer says. “You can sit on it like a regular couch, pull the bottom out and use it like a lounge or you can pull it out and it turns into a full bed.”

Prices vary by color (there are five available), but all are on sale now. The pictured charcoal couch is $782, reduced from $1,000.
 
 

Best sofa bed with storage: Best Morden Fort 91″ velvet reversible sectional sofa bed

If you’re looking for a sectional that turns into a bed, check out this velvet sofa bed available in two colors, including beige and a velvet gray. As a nice bonus, the lounge cushion lifts up to reveal a hidden storage compartment.

“The storage compartment is so convenient for throw blankets and pillows for when company stays over,” a reviewer says. “My husband and I lay comfortably [on the sofa] and have even fallen asleep on it while watching TV.”
 
 

Most stylish sofa bed: Velvet square arm 83.86″ sofa bed

This 4.3-star-rated sofa bed that seats three has a fold-out design via a manual lever. This comfortable velvet sofa bed comes with two cushions and has gold feet. Find its stain-resistant fabric in four colors. 

“It looks so much more beautiful in person,” a reviewer says. “It’s comfortable and firm (so it doesn’t dent).”

This sofa bed is on sale now. Prices vary by color. The pictured opal green sofa bed is $480, reduced from $649.
 
 

Best splurge sofa bed: Joss & Main Kodie 77” upholstered sleeper sofa

This made-to-order, pull-out sleeper sofa from Joss & Main seats two and it comes with toss pillows. It can fold out into a queen bed, topped with an included queen mattress. 

Prices vary depending on what fabric you pick; there are 55 to choose from. Delivery takes about four to five weeks. 

“I’m amazed by how easy it is to pull out the sleeper bed, and by how comfortable the mattress is,” a reviewer says on the Joss & Main site.
 
 

Best custom sofa bed: Wayfair Custom Upholstery Lucia 92.5” slipcovered sleeper sofa

This neutral sofa can work with a variety of decor styles, ranging from comfy coastal to outright glamorous. The couch is actually from Wayfair’s own brand and made to order, offering shoppers 55 different fabric options, some of which include navy linens and red and yellow canvas. 

It includes a queen pull-out bed, takes about six to seven weeks to ship and comes with free white glove delivery, which includes assembly. What’s more, it’s 24% off for a limited time.
 
 

Best big sofa bed: Wade Logan Baerl 110” upholstered sleeper sofa

Guests will love the super soft feel of the boucle fabric on this large, 110-inch Wade Logan sleeper sofa. This one differs in that there isn’t a pull out mattress. Instead, guests can sleep atop the foam-filled cushions, which becomes the size of a full/double mattress.

The fabric is UV-resistant to protect the color of your couch, and there’s ample, under-seat storage to store guest bedding and pillows.
 
 
 

Most versatile sofa bed: Thsuper store queen convertible sleeper sofa

This sofa from Amazon features a pull out bed frame that turns into a queen-sized sleeping arrangement for guests. Cushions are made of polyester and the sofa is available in four colors, including beige, black, green and gray. It’s rated 4.6 stars.

Right now, you can save $100 on the Thuper store sleeper sofa when you apply the available coupon before checkout. Plus, this purchase qualifies for free shipping, Prime member or not.

What sofa sleeper design is right for your home?

Unlike sleeper sofas, which typically have hidden, built-in mattresses, sofa beds and futons lay flat to form a bed. Because some people use the terms interchangeably, we’ve included some top-rated sleeper sofas here as well. We’ve also included dimensions so you can find a sofa bed fit no matter the size of your guest room. Keep reading to shop the best sofa beds in 2023 and find the best sofa bed fit for your home. 

Where is the best place to buy sleeper sofas online?

A springy, lumpy sofa bed can put a damper on any guest’s visit. The sofa beds ahead work for a variety of budgets. Shop sofa beds from Burrow, Walmart, Amazon and more. And what are some of the best sofa bed brands? We found reviewer-loved options from brands ranging from Serta to Joss & Main.

Carolin Lehmann

Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She’s always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups and Alo Yoga workout sets.