Bókun

Bókun is an Icelandic noun meaning "booking" or "reservation." It is used to refer to a confirmed arrangement for services such as accommodations, tours, flights, or restaurant seating. The related verb bóka means "to book," and bókun is the noun form derived from that verb.

In Icelandic tourism and hospitality contexts, bókun is a common term on websites, form fields, and in communications with customers. Usage examples include making a bókun (a booking), confirming a bókun (a reservation), or canceling a bókun. It is a core element in the language of travel services in Iceland.

There is also a technology company named Bókun that provides booking management software for tours, activities, and travel operators. The platform offers features such as inventory management, calendar scheduling, payments, and integration with multiple distribution channels, with the aim of helping operators manage online bookings and streamline operations across markets.

Outside Icelandic contexts, bókun is primarily recognized by industry professionals and travelers familiar with Icelandic terminology. In everyday Icelandic, it remains the standard word for reservations in the tourism and hospitality sectors.