We were very happy to stay at Osman's appartments. He is a very hospitable and friendly person. I'm very thankful for his help with our heavy lagage and sports ammunition. And I may add general situaton in Istanbul is safety, we don't ever see any problems or any form of agression. Istanbul is full of people and tourists and I was very happy we decided to visit the city and, by the way, to cross Bosphorus at the 28 International Cross-continental Swimming Race) Thank you Osman and Istanbul!))