Why buy a European king mattress?
The most common reason is that you've bought a bed frame designed for European sizing. UK and European bed dimensions don't match across either side of the channel, and a standard UK king size mattress won't fit a European king frame correctly. Some sleepers also choose European king because they want a wider mattress than UK king without going up to super king.
European king vs UK king and super king
UK king size is 150 x 200cm. UK super king is 180 x 200cm. European king sits between them at 160 x 200cm. The length is the same as the UK super king, so you only need to think about the width when comparing.
What mattresses come in European king?
European king is a less common size in the UK market, so the range is narrower than for UK king or super king. We stock European king options from British Bed Company, Silentnight and a handful of other brands, across pocket sprung, open coil and memory foam options.
Bedding for a European king
UK king size bedding won't fit a European king mattress properly, and vice versa. Look for bedding labelled European king or 160 x 200cm. Most UK retailers stock at least some European king bedding, and online suppliers carry a wider range.
Delivery
European king mattresses are made to order on most ranges, with a typical lead time of two to four weeks. Some in-stock options qualify for free next-working-day delivery. Call us on 0333 577 5773 to check availability.