As the resident host in my friendship group, searching for the best fold away beds has been a priority for me ever since we moved away from the tube line last summer. After all — as far as I’m concerned — the sign of a truly successful dinner party or girls’ night is ending up with a few stragglers staying over who managed to miss their last train home.

Essentially — regardless of whether you’ve got a guest room or not — foldaway beds allow you to transform your space to suit your needs at just a moment’s notice. From compact and lightweight camp beds that slide seamlessly under the bed or sofa, to permanent pieces of furniture for your living room that can be quickly converted into an additional sleeping spot, they’re great for getting the absolute most out of your space.

Rather utilitarian in design, camp beds aren’t typically much to look at — but they’re super practical, and often even come fitted with some kind of comfy mattress or topper. Alternatively, the options are pretty much endless when it comes to classic fold-out futons, floor cushions, and chair beds — as well as sophisticated armchairs and footstools with nifty hidden bed mechanisms that’ll work seamlessly with a range of different aesthetics.

Basically — whatever your specific requirements — we guarantee that there will be at least one fold away bed in this edit that’s exactly what you need to properly accommodate any future impromptu overnight guests.

How we tested the best fold away beds:

Clearly, testing each individual fold away bed ourselves wasn’t feasible — so we were strict with making sure we covered all bases for every model before giving it the GLAMOUR seal of approval. So, if a fold away bed has made it into this edit, you can guarantee that we’ve looked at key practical details like how easy it is to collapse, fold up, and manoeuvre — or alternatively, how discreetly the pull-out bed mechanism has been designed to tuck away inside a comfy armchair or upholstered bench. And when it comes to comfort, we’ve relied heavily on the reviews, and have made sure to only pick the fold away beds that ideally comes with a mattress — or at least have some kind of plush and upholstered seat cushion. Find more info on how we test here.

Ahead, the best folding beds that’ll accommodate any overnight guests in 2025.

1. Best fold away sofa bed for a home office or study

Seattle Double Click Clack Sofa Bed

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Doubles as a really chic small sofa.
• Available in 12 different fabrics.
• Comes with two scatter cushions.
• Easy to assemble and manoeuvre.

Cons

• Not all that comfy without a mattress topper.
• Quite snug for two people.

Specifications:

• Bed size: Double bed.
• Comes with a mattress? No — just plush polyester fibre filling.
• Mattress/sleeping area dimensions: W191cm x L77cm.
• Bed weight: Doesn’t say.
• Delivery cost: From £29.99.

Why we love it: As lovely as it would be to have a dedicated guest room, it can feel like quite a waste of precious square-footage on a day-to-day basis. If you regularly work from home, it would make sense to turn it into a study instead — and it can still double as a spare bedroom if you furnish it with this chic pull-out bed that comes in a range of different woven, corduroy, and velvet fabrics.

Thanks to its clever click clack mechanism, this one quickly and seamlessly folds out to the size of a typical double bed mattress. While — when it’s tucked away as a small two-person seat — it takes up considerably less room than your typical clunky sofa bed, thanks to its compact armless design, and thin tapered wooden legs.

“We needed a small sofa bed for our office for when guests stay, and this one has been perfect,” says one happy DUSK customer. “It’s comfortable to sit on, folds out easily, and in terms of assembly all I had to do was add the legs — which I did easily.”

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2. Best chairbed for play dates and sleepovers

Jackson Boucle Foldable Single Sofa Bed

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Simple and stylish design.
• Comes with a scatter cushion.
• Also available in velvet fabrics.

Cons

• Best suited to kids and shorter people.

Specifications:

• Bed size: Single bed.
• Comes with a mattress? No — filling made with PU foam and polyester fibre.
• Mattress/sleeping area dimensions: W83cm x L180cm.
• Bed weight: Doesn’t say.
• Delivery cost: From £9.95.

Why we love it: With its soft and snuggly boucle upholstery, sturdy backrest, and deeply cushioned seat, this clever chair would make a reliable addition to any cosy corner or reading nook. And best of all, it’s got a clever metal frame that folds out fully flat — so it can be quickly and easily transformed into a makeshift bed for impromptu sleepovers.

Providing little in terms of elevation, you do feel like you’re sleeping pretty close to the floor — but this makes it particularly well-suited to kids, or attic bedrooms with especially low ceilings. “I used this chair to create a TV snug under my daughter’s cabin bed, and she absolutely loves it,” writes one pleased parent.

And it’s still certainly comfortable enough to parents to snooze on — with one reviewer commenting that she’s happily slept on it for a few hours here or there when tending to her young children in the night.

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3. Best rolling fold away bed

Jay-Be Rollaway Folding Bed with e-Fibre Mattress

Pros & Cons

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Pros

• Wheels make it easy to manoeuvre.
• Really compact when folded up.
• Easy to set-up.
• Sturdy design.

Cons

• Slightly smaller than a standard single.

Specifications:

• Bed size: Small single bed.
• Comes with a mattress? Yes — e-Fibre mattress.
• Mattress/sleeping area dimensions: W73cm x L190cm.
• Bed weight: 14.9kg.
• Delivery cost: Free delivery for orders over £100.