noun
A place where someone or something can hide or take shelter. Can be physical or metaphorical.
子供たちは庭に隠れ場所を作った。
The children made a hiding place in the garden.
彼は警察から逃れるための隠れ場所を探した。
He looked for a refuge from the police.
避難所 is an official shelter for emergencies, whereas 隠れ場所 is a more informal or secretive hiding place.
Compound of 隠れ (kakure, 'hiding', from 隠れる) and 場所 (basho, 'place').