Altens is just a big industrial estate south of the Dee, which won't be a problem if you're driving, but if you're going out in town you're probably looking at a taxi in and out unless you can work out buses to Cove Bay or something.Edit 2 - http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/thi...1-01-07;checkout=2011-01-09;show_room=RD39124 Standard double room is £78 for the 2 nights, 3 miles from city centre.
I usually stay in the Holiday Inn Express.