An Olympic Queen bed is 66 x 80 inches (167 x 203.5 cm): the same length as a standard queen, but 6 inches wider. That gives each sleeper about 33 inches instead of 30, in a bed that still fits rooms where a king would feel crowded. The one catch is bedding: fitted sheets and mattress protectors have to be sold as Olympic Queen, because standard queen sheets are cut for a 60-inch mattress.
Olympic Queen is also how many people find us. From September 20 to October 17, 2026, Google searches for Olympic Queen frames brought about one in seven of all clicks to upphomestore.com. Most of those searches ask the same few questions, so this guide answers them: how the size compares, which sheets and mattress to buy, how much room it needs, and which of our frames are made in it.
Olympic Queen vs Queen vs King: the sizes side by side
The Olympic Queen sits between a queen and a king. It keeps the 80-inch queen length, so it suits most adults, and adds 6 inches of width. A king is another 10 inches wider. These are the mattress sizes we list on our walnut low platform bed:
| Bed size | Mattress (inches) | Mattress (cm) | Width per sleeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 54 x 75" | 134.5 x 190.5 cm | 27" |
| Queen | 60 x 80" | 152 x 203.5 cm | 30" |
| Olympic Queen | 66 x 80" | 167 x 203.5 cm | 33" |
| California King | 72 x 84" | 183 x 213.5 cm | 36" |
| King | 76 x 80" | 193 x 203.5 cm | 38" |
Mattress sizes as listed on our product pages. Width per sleeper is the mattress width divided by two; for comparison, a twin mattress is 38 inches wide.
Who is the Olympic Queen for? Couples who wake each other up on a queen, anyone who shares the bed with a dog or a child who climbs in at night, and bedrooms where a king would eat the walkway. Six inches doesn't sound like much, but it is 3 more inches on each side of the bed, every night.
Sheets, mattress and bedding for a 66 x 80 bed
This is the part of the size that needs a little planning. Go through this list before you order the frame:
- Mattress first. Confirm the mattress you want is made in 66 x 80 inches. Not every mattress line comes in Olympic Queen, and a 60-inch queen mattress on a 66-inch frame leaves 6 inches of open platform.
- Fitted sheets and mattress protectors: buy them labeled Olympic Queen or 66 x 80. A queen fitted sheet is 6 inches too narrow and strains at the corners; a king fitted sheet is 10 inches too wide and bunches.
- Flat sheets, duvets and comforters are more forgiving. A queen comforter covers the mattress but hangs about 3 inches shorter on each side; a king size gives a fuller drop.
- Headboard: order it with the frame, in the same size. On our walnut low platform bed, the live edge headboard is 31.5 inches tall and made to the width of the frame you choose.
- Box spring: not needed on a slatted platform. The walnut low platform bed has a solid spruce slat system that supports the mattress without one.
How big a room does an Olympic Queen need?
Plan at least 24 inches of walkway on both sides of the bed and at the foot, so you can walk around it and make it without squeezing past. About 30 inches feels comfortable. For an Olympic Queen, that means a room of about 9'6" x 8'8" at the minimum, and 10'6" x 9'2" to feel easy.
| Bed size | Smallest room (24" walkway) | Comfortable room (30" walkway) |
|---|---|---|
| Queen, 60 x 80" | 9' x 8'8" | 10' x 9'2" |
| Olympic Queen, 66 x 80" | 9'6" x 8'8" | 10'6" x 9'2" |
| California King, 72 x 84" | 10' x 9' | 11' x 9'6" |
| King, 76 x 80" | 10'4" x 8'8" | 11'4" x 9'2" |
Room sizes are side to side x headboard wall to opposite wall: the mattress plus walkway on both sides and at the foot, based on common planning guidelines. A frame and headboard add a few inches, so ask us for the outer dimensions of the frame you choose.
Then check the headboard wall. With a nightstand on each side, that wall has to hold the bed plus both nightstands: an Olympic Queen with two 20-inch nightstands needs about 106 inches, close to 9 feet, before the frame. If that is tight, a wall-mounted nightstand keeps the floor clear. Our floating walnut nightstand hangs on a French cleat, has a drawer and an open shelf, and is delivered assembled.
Before you order, mark 66 x 80 inches on the floor with painter's tape where the bed will go, then add a few inches for the frame. Walk around it, and open the closet and the bedroom door. Five minutes with the tape is the cheapest way to catch a sizing mistake.
Our bed frames in Olympic Queen
Three of our solid walnut frames are made in Olympic Queen, each with or without a headboard. Materials and sizes below are taken from each product page:
| Frame | Wood | Base and headboard | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut low platform bed | Solid walnut, solid spruce slats | Geometric walnut legs, 11.5" | 29 cm; optional live edge headboard, 31.5" tall | Full, Queen, Olympic Queen, California King, King |
| Scandinavian walnut bed frame | Solid walnut | Low platform on angled legs; with or without headboard | Full, Queen, Olympic Queen, California King, King |
| Walnut contemporary platform bed | 100% solid walnut, with slats | Low-profile reinforced platform; with or without headboard | Full, Queen, Olympic Queen, California King, King |
If you want the outer dimensions of a frame, including the headboard, ask us at support@upphomestore.com before you order.
Two of our beds are made in European sizes instead: the light oak bed frame (120 x 200 to 180 x 200 cm) and the Pierre Jeanneret daybed (90 x 190 to 120 x 200 cm). A 160 x 200 cm bed is 63 x 78.7 inches, close to a queen but not the same, so pair those frames with a mattress in the matching metric size.
The same walnut in every room
Most people know us for dining tables, but our bedroom pieces are solid walnut too. That makes it easier to plan the bedroom as one set instead of a collection of near matches:
- Nightstands: the mid-century walnut nightstand is solid European walnut on tapered beech legs, with a drawer and an open shelf, sold as one or as a set of two. The floating nightstand above is the wall-mounted option.
- End-of-bed bench: the walnut end-of-bed bench is solid American walnut with a white linen cushion, 16 inches deep and 18 inches high. For an Olympic Queen, the 60-inch bench leaves 3 inches on each side of the 66-inch mattress; the 76-inch size is meant for a king.
Walnut varies from board to board, and a photo on a screen is not daylight in your bedroom. If you are adding pieces to a room over time, ask us at support@upphomestore.com for daylight photos of the finish and compare them with the walnut you already have.
Before you order
Our bed frames are large handmade pieces: plan for about 6 weeks to build, then about 2 weeks in transit (about 3 + 1 weeks with Expedite). Shipping within the US is free. Standard pieces can be returned within 30 days of delivery in the US and Canada, with a full refund if the box is unopened, or a 15% restocking fee if it has been opened or assembled and is in like-new condition (see our refund policy). Custom-made pieces can't be returned, and a difference in wood tone is not a reason to return, so confirm your mattress size and tape out the room first.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Olympic Queen bed?
66 x 80 inches (167 x 203.5 cm). It is as long as a standard queen and 6 inches wider.
Is an Olympic Queen bigger than a queen?
Yes, in width only: 66 inches against 60. Both are 80 inches long. A king is wider still, at 76 inches.
Do queen sheets fit an Olympic Queen mattress?
Flat sheets and comforters do, with about 3 inches less drop on each side. Fitted sheets don't: buy them labeled Olympic Queen or 66 x 80.
Can I put a queen mattress on an Olympic Queen frame?
It will sit on the platform, but it leaves 6 inches of open frame and shifts from side to side. Match the frame to the mattress you have, or buy both in Olympic Queen.
Where can I buy an Olympic Queen bed frame?
We make three solid walnut frames in Olympic Queen, with or without a headboard. All three are in our solid wood bed frames collection.
Once you know the mattress and the room, compare all our solid wood bed frames, and see the nightstands and benches that go with them in solid wood bedroom furniture. For what separates solid walnut from veneered furniture, read our solid wood vs veneer guide.
Sizes and materials are taken from our product pages. Photos show our own pieces. Search figures come from our Google Search Console data, September 20 to October 17, 2026; room sizes are common planning guidelines. This article was prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by the UPP Home team before publishing.
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